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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 7h

Looking at the New Jersey results, Governor-elect Sherrill improved in every county in the state, but the real good news for Democrats is the two counties she improved the most (Hudson and Passaic) are counties with large Hispanic populations (we saw similar shifts in VA)

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 11h

recovery with Hispanic voters. Second, they made big gains suburban areas, suggesting the Republican loss of the suburbs is continuing after a brief pause in 2024.

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 11h

The Virginia election results show Democrats making gains across the state but where they made there biggest gains shows great news for Democrats. First, they made two of their largest gains in Manassas and Manassas Park, two cities with large Hispanic populations, suggesting a Democratic 1/

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 15h

In addition, Democrats gained one seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives. While these gains seem small, every little gain in dark red states is important if you want the Democrats to become competitive there

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 15h

A underlooked but important result last night happened in Mississippi. Due to a court ordered redrawing of state legislative districts, there were several special elections for state legislature. Democrats picked up two seats in the Mississippi Senate breaking the GOP supermajority

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 16h

60% of the vote. These are the first statewide state office wins for Democrats since 2006. Key takeaways: running in support of green energy is effective (both Democrats emphasized this) and Georgia is still a state Democrats can win. Democrats could win control of the commission in 2026

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 16h

Lots to parse through after last night, so let’s start with the state everyone was focused on: Georgia. The main focus was two statewide elections to the Public Service Commission. Obviously a low turnout election (21% of active voters), but huge wins for the Democrats as both Democrats win over 1/

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

It is a wipeout in Virginia. So far Dems have gained 12 seats in the House of Delegates and may still add a couple more

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

An important but probably overlooked result, voters in Maine have rejected in a landslide Question 1 which would have placed new restrictions on voting

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Mikie Sherrill for being elected the Governor of the great state of New Jersey!

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

It is looking like Democrats may gain 9 or more seats in the Virginia House of Delegates. Republicans had 66 seats heading into the 2017 election. After tonight, they may fall below 40

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Lindsey Dougherty flips district 75 of the Virginia House of Delegates. Three seat gain for the Dems so far (except several more to come)

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Alice Johnson and Peter Hubbard flip two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission to the Democrats. As Democrats try to make inroads in Georgia, winning these types of elections helps build a bench in the state

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations Mayor Pureval on being reelected Mayor of Cincinnati! He will continue to do a great job for Cincinnati!

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance’s half-brother.
https://to.pbs.org/3WYyVjT

Aftab Pureval wins reelection as Cincinnati mayor, defeating JD Vance’s relative

Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance’s half-brother.

www.pbs.org

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Kimberly Pope Adams in district 82 and Elizabeth Guzman in District 22 flip two seats to the Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates. It is looking like Democrats will gain at least 5 seats in the chamber

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

The early numbers in Cape May County are looking good for Mikie Sherrill. With 38% of the vote counted, she trails by 1.1 points in a county Trump won by 19 points

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Looking at the early results in Virginia, Dems win the Governorship and Lt. Governorship, and will gain at least 3 seats (likely more) in the Virginia House of Delegates

Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Abigail Spanberger! The next governor of the great state of Virginia!

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 1d

Virginia, if you’re in line to vote by 7pm, stay in line!

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

The national battle to control the U.S. House shifts to California as voters consider a Democratic proposal that could erase as many as five Republican districts and blunt President Donald Trump’s moves to safeguard his party’s lock on Washington power.

California voters take up Democrats' push for new congressional maps that could shape House control

California voters are deciding whether to change their state’s congressional district boundaries to favor Democrats.

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

I proudly cast my ballot this morning with my family beside me.

If you haven't voted yet, you've got just a few hours to make your voice heard. Find your polling location at mikiesherrill.com/polls

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Jena Griswold @jenagriswold.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Election Day, Colorado! If you haven’t cast your ballot, there is still time. Head to www.GoVoteColorado.gov to find your nearest drop box or voting center and make sure to cast your ballot by 7 p.m!

Go Vote Colorado - Colorado Secretary of State

www.GoVoteColorado.gov

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Rep. Janelle Bynum @bynum.house.gov · 1d

Oregonians, today is Election Day ☑️

To find your drop box and make a plan to drop off your ballot, visit ⬇️

sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages...

Oregon Secretary of State

The Oregon Secretary of State works to maximize voter participation, is a watchdog for public spending, makes it easier to do business in Oregon, and preserves and promotes Oregon history.

sos.oregon.gov

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Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @ltgovflanagan.mn.gov · 1d

Happy Election Day, Minnesota! Reminder:

➡️Most polling locations are open until 8 pm
➡️Our state has same-day voter registration
➡️If you are in line by 8 pm, you can still vote
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

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Jacob Holt @publius2481.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Election Day in communities across the country. Make sure you exercise your right to vote and vote for candidates who will protect American Democracy. If we do not use our right to vote, we could lose our right to vote

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