States Win is rated Left with Mostly Factual factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
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- Overall, we rate States Win Left Biased based on its explicit mission to elect Democrats to state legislatures, progressive policy advocacy, ActBlue fundraising, and consistently pro-Democratic framing. We also rate it Mostly Factual due to its reliance on election data, campaign finance information, and public records, though its content is advocacy-driven and selectively framed for progressive political goals.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.6)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
States Win, formerly Sister District, is a progressive political advocacy organization focused on building Democratic power in state legislatures. According to its Substack About page, the organization works to elect Democrats to state legislative offices and publishes analysis about state leaders, laws, campaigns, and political strategy. Its content focuses heavily on state-level elections, democracy issues, abortion access, voting rights, labor, LGBTQ+ rights, and progressive governance.
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Funded by / Ownership
States Win operates through Substack and is supported by reader subscriptions, grassroots volunteers, donations, and political fundraising. The organization states that it does not receive financial support from the Democratic Party, but it raises funds through small-dollar donations and directs supporters to contribute through ActBlue, a Democratic and progressive fundraising platform.
Analysis / Bias
States Win is openly progressive and explicitly partisan in favor of Democratic candidates and state legislative majorities. The publication does not present itself as neutral journalism; rather, it functions as political advocacy and campaign analysis aimed at electing Democrats and advancing progressive policies.
For example, These 9 states are critical for the midterms – and some might surprise you frames the 2026 midterms around Democratic opportunities to flip chambers, defend majorities, protect abortion access, expand voting rights, and oppose what it calls “far-right extremism.” The article openly describes States Win’s role in helping Democratic candidates and building long-term Democratic power.
Similarly, Most political donations don’t matter. Here’s when they do. argues that small-dollar donations are most effective in state legislative races and encourages readers to support progressive state-level candidates. While the article includes factual discussion of campaign finance and small-dollar fundraising, its purpose is clearly mobilization for Democratic electoral goals.
In The FBI Raid on the Fulton County Elections Hub is a signal of what’s to come, the outlet frames a federal search of election materials as part of a broader effort by Donald Trump to undermine future elections. The article includes factual context regarding the 2020 Georgia election and the absence of verified widespread fraud but uses strongly partisan framing about Trump, Republicans, and threats to democracy.
Overall, States Win publishes political advocacy rather than straight news. Its claims are generally grounded in election data, campaign finance information, and public political developments, but the content is selectively framed to support Democratic candidates and progressive policy goals.
Failed Fact Checks
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Overall, we rate States Win Left Biased based on its explicit mission to elect Democrats to state legislatures, progressive policy advocacy, ActBlue fundraising, and consistently pro-Democratic framing. We also rate it Mostly Factual due to its reliance on election data, campaign finance information, and public records, though its content is advocacy-driven and selectively framed for progressive political goals. (D. Van Zandt 06/11/2026)
Source: https://stateswin.substack.com/
Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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