Author of Organizing to Win, the political how-to book. DNC & CT Dems. Always organizing—at home, in my community, and for democracy. ➡️ OrganizingtoWin.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mnmuxiugrs2eIn Connecticut, our Democratic lawmakers added $172 million in additional education funding and $100 in municipal aid. This is on top of making school breakfast free to every student, and investing $300 million in the Early Childhood Endowment Fund, putting us on track for universal childcare.06 Jun 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmuxiugrs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mnbfberahc2sSpringtime: candidates organizing, gardens growing, events beginning, projects forming.02 Jun 2026 00:58 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbfberahc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mmphrsghq22iWatch the latest from both of Connecticut’s political parties post-Conventions: https://connecticut.news12.com/power-politics-whats-next-for-ct-leaders-gov-lamont-and-state-rep-elliott-face-off-in-august-primary25 May 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmphrsghq22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mmderp2aq22yTHE REVIEWS ARE IN 📖 “The book offers a roadmap for turning concern and angst into action. Tickey makes participation in democracy feel not only possible, but promising.” “Its style is unique, written as a how-to in a conversational style, making for a pleasant — and at times very funny — read.”21 May 2026 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmderp2aq22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mkutkphhk22fThree months ago I released Organizing to Win, a how-to book about entering the political arena covering strategy, stories, and the secrets behind campaigning.02 May 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkutkphhk22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mkbuhndafk2cSuccessful campaigns don’t wait to start after Labor Day. Engaging voters and having meaningful conversations should be a year-round effort and we’ll teach you how. Join me and @ctdems.bsky.social for our next training: www.mobilize.us/ctdems/event/939405/ https://www.mobilize.us/ctdems/event/939405/25 Apr 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbuhndafk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mjpcjlyhtk2gTax Day? Americans are paying more under President Trump and his policies.17 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpcjlyhtk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mj6dc4f5rc2uThanks for having me at your spring meeting, @youngdems.bsky.social! Great to be with you in New Orleans to talk organizing.10 Apr 2026 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6dc4f5rc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3miun3b2cok2uAfter 2 years since the idea, and 2 months of book conversations, our Connecticut book tour is a wrap. Thank you for joining me for such thoughtful conversations. The American story has been written by the people who show up and organize — my book teaches how to do just that.07 Apr 2026 01:32 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3miun3b2cok2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mhhjphv5t22dI continue to host free trainings every month for @ctdems.bsky.social as we lower the barriers to entry to get involved in politics. Join us this Saturday morning with DNC Vice Chair and Rep. @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social RSVP: www.mobilize.us/ctdems/event/918211/20 Mar 2026 03:02 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhjphv5t22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mgina5b4ks2xTwo years ago today, I woke up and had an idea over a cup of coffee. What if there was a book — not a personal memoir and more than a campaign manual — that taught people who were genuinely interested in getting involved in the political arena?07 Mar 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgina5b4ks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mdtthk73ws2jThank you for your support of Organizing to Win: The Art & Science of Running for Office. We celebrated its release today with a conversation moderated by WFSB’s Kara Sundlun, and I’m so grateful for the response to the book.02 Feb 2026 02:48 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdtthk73ws2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mdo7iv4mfk2oWho is ready to save democracy? #newauthor30 Jan 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdo7iv4mfk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mddkq7sis22pThis federal administration has weaponized their own departments and are seeking even more funding for ICE. This is not a moment to stay silent.26 Jan 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddkq7sis22phttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mcubmr6fjk2lTwo years ago I had an idea... what if there was a book that teaches authentic voices to enter the political arena? Working with a publisher, I researched, wrote, edited, designed, published, and now personally signed copies of my book, Organizing to Win. The books are now here, and all signed!20 Jan 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcubmr6fjk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mcn2kva63227My new book focuses on organizing and running for office in your community, but in exactly two years we will be in the middle of a Presidential nominating contest. The national polling has already begun! Who’s your pick? #2028presidentialcontest17 Jan 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcn2kva63227https://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mclg7nty2s22 [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jan 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mclg7nty2s22https://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mce664gtkc2gPresident Trump is cutting the very programs working families count on; calling affordability a hoax.14 Jan 2026 03:52 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mce664gtkc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mbxhkr3kck23A sneak peek at lessons from Organizing to Win, a how-to book available everywhere 1.29.26. Are you ready to enter the political arena? Pre-order the book at OrganizingtoWin.com. #newauthor09 Jan 2026 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbxhkr3kck23https://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mbsodklzrk2mSurprise: you don’t always need a ton of money to run for office. #newauthor ➡️ get the book at OrganizingtoWin.com.07 Jan 2026 04:53 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbsodklzrk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3mbf5dbigjc2xHappy New Year! 🎆 Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and wonderful 2026. Let’s make big things happen this year.01 Jan 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbf5dbigjc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3maiwci43hs24A nearly two year passion project realized. The first book has arrived! Pre-order my new book today at OrganizingtoWin.com — I’m signing every copy. #newauthor21 Dec 2025 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3maiwci43hs24https://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m7vcjtj5kc2sThe Winter DNC Meeting was a meaningful exchange of ideas, sharing best practices of how Democrats swept this year, and a reminder of the hard work we have ahead of us in 2026. As an At-Large Member, I am encouraged about the path ahead!13 Dec 2025 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7vcjtj5kc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m77n5xlqhs2nWorkflow: conceptualized, researched, written, copyedited, proofed, and now typeset right here from this spot. 📖 Books will be 6x9, clocking in at just over 270 pages. Grab your copy at organizingtowin.com — I’m signing every pre-ordered copy.05 Dec 2025 04:21 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77n5xlqhs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m5zcc4cc622sThank you, Shelton. In a historically Republican town, I earned the most votes than any local Democrat on city record. Here’s to the work ahead!19 Nov 2025 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5zcc4cc622shttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m5lrlc3cxs2kOrganizing to Win is more than a how-to book, it’s a blue-print for public service. My new book is about finding your purpose, unlocking your potential, and harnessing your power to make life better for people. I’ll be by your side as you enter and advance in the political arena.14 Nov 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5lrlc3cxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m5fktxnkfc26Thanks for having me, Great Day Connecticut! Are you ready to enter or advance in the political arena? Pre-order my book at OrganizingtoWin.com.12 Nov 2025 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5fktxnkfc26https://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m5ct3zcmos2xThanks for having me to talk politics and my new book, News12! Watch: https://connecticut.news12.com/power-politics-government-shutdown-longest-in-us-history10 Nov 2025 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ct3zcmos2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jimmytickey.bsky.social/post/3m52bixxuok2qToday I’m giving you a sneak peek of my political how-to book. You may pre-order it at OrganizingtoWin.com. I share stories I’ve never told before, and I think you’ll really enjoy it. I’m signing every copy!07 Nov 2025 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:jbpvandklsvhonc2o7o7b4ky/app.bsky.feed.post/3m52bixxuok2q