SURGE is a documentary film that chronicles the unprecedented wave of first-time female candidates who ran for office, achieved victory, and disrupted the political landscape during the landmark 2018 midterm elections. The film tracks the journeys of three candidates from Texas, Indiana, and Illinois, each aiming to transform their traditionally Republican districts into Democratic ones. Among them is Lauren Underwood, who made history as the youngest Black woman elected to Congress. With a background as a licensed nurse and public health specialist, Lauren now serves as a freshman congresswoman, actively advocating for COVID-19 relief efforts.