The exception? Georgia. As a state that had not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1992, Georgia flipping blue in 2020 is a significant moment in politics. Additionally, the Democratsâ twin victories in Georgia also gave their party a Senate majority. While many have claimed credit, the Democratsâ success in Georgia was ultimately due to progressive grassroots organizations. These local groups used traditional, community-based strategies that were extremely effective. As a volunteer during the Senate runoffs, I learned about these traditional tactics firsthand. I worked with Georgians for Registration and Increasing Turnout, a progressive group based out of Cobb County that dedicates its campaign efforts to diverse and low-income apartment complexes. GRIT was formed by a group of volunteers who believed shifting canvassing efforts from traditionally Republican, upscale neighborhoods to working-class apartment complexes would drive greater voter turnout.