The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has launched the "Summer of the States" campaign, investing $10 million to boost key state legislative candidates and counteract the influence of Trump and his allies in crucial states. By focusing on down-ballot races, the DLCC aims to strengthen Democratic presence in state legislatures and protect democracy. This initiative, unprecedented in scale and timing, underscores the importance of state-level races in shaping policies affecting citizens' lives. With a broader goal of aiding President Biden's agenda, the DLCC's investments target competitive races in eight states, emphasizing the significance of state legislatures in implementing policies on crucial issues like voting and reproductive rights.