Democratic mayors in red states form coalition to shape national politics

A group of 15 Democratic mayors in Republican-dominated states is forming Blue Cities/Red States, a political organization led by Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. The coalition represents cities with more than 7 million residents across 11 red and purple states, according to a memo.

The group plans to build a national platform, fundraising and organizational operations, conduct polling and message testing, and run paid media ahead of the 2026 and 2028 election cycles. Bibb said the mayors aim to influence national Democratic priorities, including affordability and public safety, and are talking with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.

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