Our Story
Just a few short years ago we had an idea. What happens if we focus real energy on contacting, activating, organizing, and empowering voters in rural America that the Democratic Party has been ignoring?
Thanks to the hard work of our hundreds of organizers and volunteers on the ground, we now know exactly what happens: a renewed Democratic spirit among voters who have been left out for too long that can make a real difference.
We’re building a movement of rural Democrats one door, one call, one conversation at a time. We’re training hundreds of volunteers, hosting local events that bring rural Democrats together, knocking tens of thousands of doors in the most rural, Republican‑majority counties, and connecting people with the Democratic neighbors they didn’t even know they had.
We are grassroots-powered, with thousands of small-dollar donors supporting us with an average donation of just $19. Thanks to the generosity of working Americans across the country, we have hired and trained dozens of expert Democratic organizers to mobilize volunteers and voters across hundreds of rural counties in key states.
Reflections from our team
“I spoke with Ihor and Kauri in River Bend, NC (pop. 3119.) They had never had anyone knock on their door before and were excited to learn more about the candidates we’re supporting. They are voting for Democrats, at the federal and state level, because they’re concerned with
healthcare access and women’s rights.”
Nick S, North Carolina
“In Stevens Point, WI (pop 26,000) I knocked on the door of Laurie but didn’t think she was at home so I left our walk piece for her. A few minutes later she came chasing me down the street wanting to know more about Blue Wave America. She’s now a volunteer helping to organize her neighborhood!”
Nicole B, Wisconsin
“I met Michael in Bent Mountain, VA (pop 732). He’s frustrated with the Trump administration catering to oligarchs and depleting his 401K. He’s happy to see the work we are doing in the area and is cheering hard for his local Democrats!”
Brian H, Virginia
Mike Ward
Former Congressman, founder of Blue Wave America
“When I represented Louisville, KY in Congress, I saw firsthand how Republicans under Newt Gingrich began working to dismantle democracy and how they have made the lives of rural Americans so much harder. That's why I started Blue Wave America—I know there are still Democrats we can turn out in deep red counties. We did it in 2022 and 2024, and we are doing it full-steam for 2025 and 2026.”