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This year, we flipped 13 seats in the Virginia House, broke the GOP supermajority in Mississippi, and turned 9 Trump districts blue.
Learn how the DLCC achieved these monumental victories and how we’re on the frontlines in the fight to elect more Democrats in 2026.
Learn how the DLCC achieved these monumental victories and how we’re on the frontlines in the fight to elect more Democrats in 2026.
Down Ballot Defenders Summit RSVP
Join Team DLCC for our Mid-Election Cycle Down Ballot Defenders Summit on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT.
dlcc.org
November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This year, we flipped 13 seats in the Virginia House, broke the GOP supermajority in Mississippi, and turned 9 Trump districts blue.
Learn how the DLCC achieved these monumental victories and how we’re on the frontlines in the fight to elect more Democrats in 2026.
Learn how the DLCC achieved these monumental victories and how we’re on the frontlines in the fight to elect more Democrats in 2026.
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Fmr. VA State Sen. Chap Petersen (D?)'s latest newsletter is a doozy: claims VA Rs would be doomed except that Dems (who, btw, just elected "moderates" as guvs in VA & NJ) supposedly are "on an inexorable path towards a socialist worldview." Alrighty... bluevirginia.us/2025/11/mond...
November 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Fmr. VA State Sen. Chap Petersen (D?)'s latest newsletter is a doozy: claims VA Rs would be doomed except that Dems (who, btw, just elected "moderates" as guvs in VA & NJ) supposedly are "on an inexorable path towards a socialist worldview." Alrighty... bluevirginia.us/2025/11/mond...
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Our 2026 Target Map is extremely competitive.
In the last election cycle, state legislative chambers representing nearly 40 million Americans were decided by a single seat. Learn more about our plans for next year’s elections: DLCC.org/TargetMap
In the last election cycle, state legislative chambers representing nearly 40 million Americans were decided by a single seat. Learn more about our plans for next year’s elections: DLCC.org/TargetMap
The DLCC Target Map 2026
The DLCC's 2026 Target Map identifies and defines the election cycle's best opportunities to build Democratic power in the states.
dlcc.org
November 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our 2026 Target Map is extremely competitive.
In the last election cycle, state legislative chambers representing nearly 40 million Americans were decided by a single seat. Learn more about our plans for next year’s elections: DLCC.org/TargetMap
In the last election cycle, state legislative chambers representing nearly 40 million Americans were decided by a single seat. Learn more about our plans for next year’s elections: DLCC.org/TargetMap
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State Dems know that affordability is the most important issue for many Americans. That’s why Wisconsin Dems are working to lower energy costs and put more money in their constituents’ pockets.
Wisconsin Democrats unveil bill to cap energy costs • Wisconsin Examiner
A proposal from Wisconsin Democrats would cap utility bills at 2% of a household's monthly income to reduce residents' energy burden.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
State Dems know that affordability is the most important issue for many Americans. That’s why Wisconsin Dems are working to lower energy costs and put more money in their constituents’ pockets.
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Another important upcoming special election: @HardmanForIowa is on the ballot December 30 for the Iowa Senate. Dems must win this race to block Republicans from restoring a supermajority.
Head to DLCC.org to get plugged in and get involved.
Head to DLCC.org to get plugged in and get involved.
National Democrats 'spotlight' Iowa Senate candidate Renee Hardman • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee said it is focused on supporting the West Des Moines Democrat in the Dec. 30 special election.
iowacapitaldispatch.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Another important upcoming special election: @HardmanForIowa is on the ballot December 30 for the Iowa Senate. Dems must win this race to block Republicans from restoring a supermajority.
Head to DLCC.org to get plugged in and get involved.
Head to DLCC.org to get plugged in and get involved.
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Virginia Republicans ran on attacking trans kids. They lost big time. Dems flipped the governorship and 13 state House seats blue. The GOP is using nonsense culture wars to distract from the fact that their agenda is failing Americans. Voters are saying, “enough.”
Democrats say Virginia voters rejected anti-trans platforms • Virginia Mercury
For much of 2025, Democrats in Virginia campaigned on addressing affordability issues and federal funding cuts handed down by President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. Virginia’s ...
virginiamercury.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Virginia Republicans ran on attacking trans kids. They lost big time. Dems flipped the governorship and 13 state House seats blue. The GOP is using nonsense culture wars to distract from the fact that their agenda is failing Americans. Voters are saying, “enough.”
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"When asked about the resolution, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine laughed. 'Well, I wasn't aware of it and it's not going to happen,' Sen. Kaine said. 'So those are my thoughts.'" bluevirginia.us/2025/11/satu... h/t @ABC13News
November 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"When asked about the resolution, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine laughed. 'Well, I wasn't aware of it and it's not going to happen,' Sen. Kaine said. 'So those are my thoughts.'" bluevirginia.us/2025/11/satu... h/t @ABC13News
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Local independent newsrooms do incredible work. Support our nonpartisan newsroom with a contribution today. No matter the size, your gift goes a long way to grow Mississippi’s most inclusive newsroom. Thanks to Newsmatch your donation is MATCHED: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Local independent newsrooms do incredible work. Support our nonpartisan newsroom with a contribution today. No matter the size, your gift goes a long way to grow Mississippi’s most inclusive newsroom. Thanks to Newsmatch your donation is MATCHED: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
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Must-read in @theguardian.com from my friend @georgemonbiot.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Must-read in @theguardian.com from my friend @georgemonbiot.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Not one of the Democrats who voted to end the shutdown is up for re-election in 2026 (and two are retiring). www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Who are the Democrats voting with Republicans on the government shutdown deal? | CNN Politics
A group of Democrats and one Democratic-aligned independent have helped clinch an agreement to end the government shutdown, saying they had secured a vote on the Affordable Care Act subsidies at the c...
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Not one of the Democrats who voted to end the shutdown is up for re-election in 2026 (and two are retiring). www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
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Bad things happen around JD...
"TN Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved a TN state trooper & a Maryville PD motorcycle.
Chief Tony Crisp reported the officer was in critical condition."
🧾 www.knoxnews.com/story/news/l...
"TN Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved a TN state trooper & a Maryville PD motorcycle.
Chief Tony Crisp reported the officer was in critical condition."
🧾 www.knoxnews.com/story/news/l...
Crash during motorcade for Vice President JD Vance injures Maryville police officer
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved a Tennessee state trooper and a Maryville Police Department motorcycle.
www.knoxnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Bad things happen around JD...
"TN Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved a TN state trooper & a Maryville PD motorcycle.
Chief Tony Crisp reported the officer was in critical condition."
🧾 www.knoxnews.com/story/news/l...
"TN Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved a TN state trooper & a Maryville PD motorcycle.
Chief Tony Crisp reported the officer was in critical condition."
🧾 www.knoxnews.com/story/news/l...
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Remember that Dirty Donald bragged to Howard Stern that bc he owned the Miss Teen USA pageant, he could walk in on nude/semi-nude teens in the dressing room at any time "to inspect it." (*Wink wink*) 🤮
Imagine what's in the #EpsteinFiles he's fighting to hide.
📺 youtu.be/tyhXSDeU_Oc?...
Imagine what's in the #EpsteinFiles he's fighting to hide.
📺 youtu.be/tyhXSDeU_Oc?...
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Remember that Dirty Donald bragged to Howard Stern that bc he owned the Miss Teen USA pageant, he could walk in on nude/semi-nude teens in the dressing room at any time "to inspect it." (*Wink wink*) 🤮
Imagine what's in the #EpsteinFiles he's fighting to hide.
📺 youtu.be/tyhXSDeU_Oc?...
Imagine what's in the #EpsteinFiles he's fighting to hide.
📺 youtu.be/tyhXSDeU_Oc?...
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www.cincinnati.com/story/news/p...
This IDIOT couldn’t name a president who has a street named after him— a street Vance lives on or next to.
This IDIOT couldn’t name a president who has a street named after him— a street Vance lives on or next to.
JD Vance can name 2 of 8 Ohio presidents, but not the one from Cincinnati, where he lives
Cincinnati resident JD Vance can only name 2 of 8 Ohio presidents. And neither are the one from Cincinnati, whose name is all over the Queen City.
www.cincinnati.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/p...
This IDIOT couldn’t name a president who has a street named after him— a street Vance lives on or next to.
This IDIOT couldn’t name a president who has a street named after him— a street Vance lives on or next to.
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Fox Propaganda has gone Full George Orwell to cope with last night's ferocious rebuke to Republicans and, especially, Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Fox Propaganda has gone Full George Orwell to cope with last night's ferocious rebuke to Republicans and, especially, Trump.
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At least five former 1997 Miss Teen USA pageant contestants, as young as 15, have alleged that Dirty Donald entered their dressing room while they were undressed.
This is the equivalent of a peeping Tom and behaviour that only a paedophile can justify.
This is the equivalent of a peeping Tom and behaviour that only a paedophile can justify.
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
At least five former 1997 Miss Teen USA pageant contestants, as young as 15, have alleged that Dirty Donald entered their dressing room while they were undressed.
This is the equivalent of a peeping Tom and behaviour that only a paedophile can justify.
This is the equivalent of a peeping Tom and behaviour that only a paedophile can justify.
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THEN consider what happens to a university when essentially all its research faculty— ESPECIALLY the ones who publish most widely, and so are most likely to win grant funding— are cut off from our biggest sources of research support. EVERY university in the US faces this under the SAFE Research Act.
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
THEN consider what happens to a university when essentially all its research faculty— ESPECIALLY the ones who publish most widely, and so are most likely to win grant funding— are cut off from our biggest sources of research support. EVERY university in the US faces this under the SAFE Research Act.
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I study plants endemic to the US, and my publication "productivity" reflects my position at a teaching university, and I'm still pretty sure I have a co-authorship that, under the SAFE Research Act, would get me banned from federal research funding— multiply that risk model across all of US academia
November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I study plants endemic to the US, and my publication "productivity" reflects my position at a teaching university, and I'm still pretty sure I have a co-authorship that, under the SAFE Research Act, would get me banned from federal research funding— multiply that risk model across all of US academia
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This has gotten surprisingly little attention — it's not even on the front page of @science.org right now — but it's really hard to describe what the SAFE Research Act would do to US science and scientists without sounding insane
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This has gotten surprisingly little attention — it's not even on the front page of @science.org right now — but it's really hard to describe what the SAFE Research Act would do to US science and scientists without sounding insane
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Environmental Justice: What Happens When A.I. Data Centers Come To Town? -- Environmental, Economic, Grid Impacts [PaEN] tinyurl.com/2xucchs7
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Environmental Justice: What Happens When A.I. Data Centers Come To Town? -- Environmental, Economic, Grid Impacts [PaEN] tinyurl.com/2xucchs7
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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 15 [PaEN] tinyurl.com/abpd3tpu
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 15 [PaEN] tinyurl.com/abpd3tpu
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DEP Posted 41 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In November 15 PA Bulletin [PaEN] tinyurl.com/2p9rbeju
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
DEP Posted 41 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In November 15 PA Bulletin [PaEN] tinyurl.com/2p9rbeju
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DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Water Quality Permit For Project Gravity A.I. Data Center Project In Archbald Boro, Lackawanna County [PaEN] tinyurl.com/hvfscpam
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Water Quality Permit For Project Gravity A.I. Data Center Project In Archbald Boro, Lackawanna County [PaEN] tinyurl.com/hvfscpam