2022 was quite a year at HIT Strategies. With our incredible clients and candidates, we made huge waves in the 2022 midterms, and our company reached a few milestones. Before we go too far into 2023, we wanted to share a few highlights from 2022 and acknowledge some of the dynamic candidates, clients, and partners who made it all possible. Be sure to click the images throughout to view the hyperlinks.

Even before an official campaign announcement, a majority of Black voters (59%) believe President Biden should run for president in 2024. And 74 percent of Black voters approve of his job performance, according to HIT Strategies’ latest survey of Black voters (BlackTrack).

Over a decade in the making, the District of Columbia (D.C.) Council overrode a veto to pass the Revised Criminal Code Act (RCCA) this week. The revised code will serve to recondition DC’s current criminal justice system, clearly defining crimes, terms, and penalties and repealing outdated offenses.

In a few states, the increased youth-vote share for Democrats contributed to Democrats winning important races. Subsequently, we spoke with The Guardian about our work encouraging candidates and campaigns to employ tactics to mobilize young voters and throw away generalizations that young voters are lazy or don’t care.

Watch a group of diverse Democrats tell examples of voter intimidation and express their approval of the midterm election outcome in HIT Strategies’ latest focus groups.

In 2020, a surge in support from young voters helped Joe Biden capture the presidency. As we head into the midterm elections, retaining the support of young voters should remain a high priority of Democratic campaigns.