PHOENIX, Arizona, June 11 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In Mick McGuire's Senate campaign launch, he claimed he would "fight for what's right. No excuses." But less than one week into his campaign, McGuire's already descended into the worst sort of politics, backtracking on his previous acknowledgment that President Biden is the "duly elected president." As the Arizona Republic reports, McGuire had not only previously accepted Biden's victory but urged othe more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 9, 2021: Arizona Democrats announced the re-launch of its Coordinated Campaign, "Mission for Arizona," a unified statewide campaign focused on organizing and mobilizing communities across Arizona to re-elect Senator Mark Kelly and Democrats up and down the ticket. In 2020, the historic Mission for Arizona Coordinated Campaign saw over 34,000 Arizonans participate in volunteer efforts, resulting more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2021: Yesterday, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran hosted a press call with Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), State Representative Dr. Randy Friese (District 9), Aaron Marquez, and Dana Allmond to discuss how President Biden's American Rescue Plan delivered for Arizona's veterans, no thanks to congressional Republicans. Despite GOP efforts to block this crucial aid, Democrats pass more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: After six months of sound economic policy, a successful vaccine rollout, and real leadership in the White House, we find ourselves approaching one of the many things we missed out on last year: a true summer. In fact, just as summer starts, Arizona reached a critical milestone that just months ago seemed impossible: More than six million doses of vaccine have been administered in the fight against COVID more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In recent months, the Republican primary for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat has only escalated as candidates jockey for Former President Trump's approval. Now, as he returns to North Carolina, his endorsement looms even larger. In the race to get the most coveted endorsement in the Republican party, Mark Walker and Ted Budd have already made a trip to Mar-a-Lago to make their case, while firing more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Baron Hill (former U.S. Congressman) and Shelli Yoder (State Senator - District 40) embarked on a southern swing of the Indiana Democratic Party's American Rescue Plan Tour, the statewide campaign to help deliver the good news about President Joe Biden and the Democrats' COVID-19 relief package and how it's helping all of Indiana's 92 counties and its communities put the pandemic firmly in the rear more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 8 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Trump's top pick for U.S. Senate was "MIA," a growing primary field leaned into debunked conspiracy theories for cheap applause lines, and the GOP relitigated 2020 instead of offering a clear vision for 2022. Here's what you need to know about the messy Senate primary following the GOP Convention: * The race for the former president's highly coveted endorsement is on, as Georgia Agriculture Commissi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on June 10, 2021: This morning, the Labor Department announced that nationwide unemployment numbers fell yet again last week, with 376,000 Americans applying for unemployment benefits. This is the sixth straight weekly drop, as the number of claims has steadily decreased since exceeding 900,000 in early January before President Biden took office and Democrats assumed full control of Congress. Since P more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate voted to pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act -- a "once-in-a-generation investment" in the United States' research and development capacity to protect jobs in Georgia, bolster American technological competitiveness, and decrease our nation's unsustainable economic dependence on China while cracking down on intellectual property theft and cyber attacks. The critical legislatio more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 8 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Following a new report with video evidence from The Oregonian/OregonLive that Representative Mike Nearman gave detailed instructions on how to get his help to breach Capitol security during a special legislative session, the Democratic Party of Oregon renewed our call for Nearman to resign or be expelled from the Oregon House of Representatives. Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla "KC" Hanson issued  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Democrats in key battleground states are calling out Republicans for siding with China over hard-working Americans by opposing the bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act: * In Wisconsin, DPW Chair Ben Wikler slammed vulnerable incumbent Ron Johnson for his vote against the bipartisan bill: * "When given a choice between standing up for Wisconsin workers or pushing his own political more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This week, the Associated Press highlighted Democrats' ongoing efforts to remind voters who to thank for the American Rescue Plan and its success in controlling the coronavirus and getting the country back on track. As DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said, "People need to understand who actually did it. The 'D' in Democrat stands for delivers." And Democrats across the country are doing just that, while making  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is visiting Tallahassee, Florida to encourage people to get vaccinated and to highlight the progress that has been made because of the Biden Administration and the Democrats in Congress. Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement: "Thanks to the Biden Administration, Democrats in Congress, and local leaders all across Florida, we are f more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: As the race for Florida Senate heats up, we wanted to send around a quick reminder of just how weak, cowardly and anti-democracy Senator Marco Rubio really is. "Marco Rubio has proven time and time again that he does not have the spine to take on hard fights, and will put politics over people every single time," said Florida Democratic Party Spokeswoman Alexandra Caffrey. "Floridians deserve a real leader  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 9 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 8, 2021: John Gregg - former Indiana House Speaker - and the Indiana Democratic Party yesterday continued its American Rescue Plan Tour, a statewide campaign to help deliver the good news about President Joe Biden and the Democrats' COVID-19 relief package and how it's helping all of Indiana's 92 counties and its communities - like Spencer County - put the pandemic firmly in the rearview mirr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since teasing a run, James Craig has had a tough time establishing where he stands on the two major issues that will define his run: his belief of the Big Lie and how closely he'll be aligning himself to Trump. New reporting from MIRS and Tim Skubick at WLNS indicates that this may be because Craig has yet to settle on which political consultant will get the privilege of projecting whatever poll-test more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2021: The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes, following today's State Supreme Court decision. "Led by Mike Shirkey, Unlock Michigan's unethical and illegal practices make a mockery of the initiative process and are an affront to our democratic ideals," said Lavora Barnes, MDP Chair. "And though I am disappointed in today's decision  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2021: Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, D-Flint called on their fellow legislators to create a bipartisan committee to investigate and uncover the full extent of Michigan-based contributions to the January 6th insurrection that killed five and injured 140 officers in Washington DC. Leader Lasinski will introduce a res more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 10, 2021: As the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission meets today to consider public comment on criteria for the redistricting process, the Montana Democratic Party calls on GOP lawmakers in the legislature to stop their intrusions on the independence of the Commission immediately. "The GOP began attacking the Commission with their passage of HB 506, an unconstitutional bill signed in more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party has made a key hire in anticipation of the 2022 midterm election cycle, rounding out their leadership team with the addition of Katherine Towell as Communications Director. Towell comes to the party with a strong background in campaign and legislative communications, including time spent with the 2016 campaign of Hillary Clinton, and in the Office of the Speaker at the New Y more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: As General Assembly Republicans infight and drag their feet on releasing their budget proposal, Governor Roy Cooper has proposed a budget that works for all North Carolinians and propels the economy to a successful recovery. Each day this week, we'll be highlighting the ways that Governor Cooper's budget invests in North Carolina families and seizes on the once-in-a-generation opportunity to help t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic presented many new economic challenges, while highlighting the inequities that already existed. Governor Cooper's budget supports programs that combat these dueling economic crises, while fostering an economy that benefits all North Carolinians. By investing in our state's small businesses we can enhance recovery and economic success for all communities. "Vibrant communities more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In a surprise announcement during his speech at the NC GOP convention last night, former President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Ted Budd for Senate -- plunging the already "hotly-contested" Republican Senate primary into further chaos and escalating the GOP's intraparty fight. Here's a recap of the key developments: * Earlier that day, GOP attendees had voted for former Congressman Mark Walk more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 8 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Yesterday, Senate Republicans passed an extreme right-wing state budget that includes an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, mandatory ultrasounds, an estimated $90 million dollar cut to education, cuts to the Department of Youth and Families Services, and restrictions on free speech. In response, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley released the following s more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Nebraska Democratic Party has launched a "Flip that Bacon" website to target Rep. Don Bacon's 2nd District congressional seat in 2022. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has CD2 as one of its 22 competitive House districts that are either open or held by Republicans. "We are building a winning coalition of voters to flip the CD2 seat red to blue," said NDP Chair Jane Kleeb. "Rep. Ba more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 7, 2021: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement about the end of the 2021 Nevada state legislative session, which ended a week ago today, and recent media coverage of the Nevada Republican Party: "The Nevada Democratic Party once again applauds the ability of our Democratic lawmakers in both the Nevada legislature and the executive branch for their abi more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement in response to the news that the Democratic Party of Washoe County would be housing Nevada's coordinated campaign in 2022: "Once again, we find ourselves disappointed but not surprised, but this time it's regarding an insurgency within our own Party instead of in the Republican Party. When we were first made aware of the more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 9 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report from NHPR shows that Governor Sununu knowingly touted false COVID vaccination numbers in an effort to raise his national profile ahead of a potential run for US Senate. According to NHPR, despite knowing and acknowledging that CDC numbers about New Hampshire's vaccination rate vaccinations were wrong, Sununu continued to tout them in campaign Facebook ads and to national media.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 11, 2021: Today marks one week since Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson spoke at the NC GOP Convention and still not a single Republican has condemned his divisive and hateful rhetoric. Today, NCDP released a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yFuXEZ_8Zw) calling on members of the NC GOP to condemn Robinson's speech. North Carolinians would like to know, is this what the North Carolin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 8, 2021: The North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) announced three additions to the party's communications team. Rachel Stein has been hired as Deputy Communications Director, Ellie Dougherty has been brought on as Communications Advisor, and Jesse Valentine has been named Rapid Response Associate. These new hires will join Kate Frauenfelder who serves as Communications Director. "As NCDP  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: According to a new report from National Journal, nowhere is the impact of Trump's "destructive behavior" being felt more than the North Carolina Republican primary, as Trump's surprise endorsement continues to devolve into a "nasty round of party infighting." Read more about the "GOP dilemma" playing out in North Carolina. National Journal: Trump is sabotaging the GOP's Senate prospects * Forme more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, North Carolina Republicans confirmed that their budget proposal won't include Medicaid expansion. This is devastating and dangerous to the more than 600,000 working North Carolinians who would benefit from the expansion outlined in Governor Cooper's budget. "The most recent public health crisis highlights the necessity for access to high-quality health care," said NCDP Chair Bobbie Ric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 (TNSRep) -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: While North Carolina Republicans continue to draw out the budget process unnecessarily, the critical needs of North Carolina communities continue to mount and our families deserve an ambitious proposal that reflects the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we have to pay our debts and propel our state towards recovery. One way Governor Cooper's budget will help the state recover by creating new more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 8, 2021: In June 2020 -- one year ago today -- the unemployment rate in Ohio was 10.9 percent. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio, more than 13,000 COVID-19 cases in Ohio were confirmed in one day, with deaths and hospitalizations in the hundreds. Ohioans were told to prepare for the worst, with some experts predicting the country would remain at limited capacity until 2022. This weekend, just over  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 9, 2021: The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement on provisions inserted into the Ohio Senate budget by GOP politicians that cut key funding for Ohio priorities like broadband internet, healthcare and public schools all to pay for tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Ohioans. The budget passed today along a party line vote. Senate Republicans also inserted a strictly poli more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As Ohio House Democrats continue their weeklong Freedom to Vote Town Hall Tour, every day this week the Ohio Democratic Party will be digging in deeper to harmful provisions included in statehouse Republicans' anti-voter legislation that takes Ohio backward in the fight for voting rights. Today, ODP is highlighting the GOP hypocrisy surrounding the anti-voter bill. Ohio Republicans continue to claim credit and tout  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, two-time failed statewide candidate Jim Renacci is trying again to run for governor, viewing Mike DeWine as so weak that even he has a shot. In a preview of the messy primary to come, Renacci's launch was focused solely on attacking DeWine, who has increasingly become the target of attacks by fellow Republicans. Renacci has made clear that attacking DeWine will be at the center of his entire primary camp more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 9, 2021: Two-time statewide loser Jim Renacci announced another bid for Ohio Governor, forcing Mike DeWine into a tough primary and deepening the divisions within the Republican party that spell trouble for the embattled Governor. DeWine is increasingly under attack by fellow Republicans and struggling to find a base of support both inside and outside of his own party. "Jim Renacci flew across the state in  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 10, 2021: Ohio Democrats marked Pride month as the fight for fairness and equality continues even today. On a virtual press conference, Democrats spoke out against hateful anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that has been introduced by the Republican legislature, as well as pushed for the Ohio Fairness Act, a bill that would help protect LGBTQ+ Ohioans from discrimination. "Even today, in 2021, Ohioans can be fired from more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As Ohio House Democrats continue their 'Freedom to Vote Tour' today, Ohio voters around the state have made their voices heard in opposition to the anti-voter bill that has been introduced by statehouse Republicans. Among other things, Ohio voters are speaking out about language that would eliminate a day of early voting the Monday before Election Day, limit the use of dropboxes, cut early voting by a week and requir more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 8, 2021: Today following the United States Senate passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, a bipartisan bill that will hold China accountable and provide a once-in-a-generation investment in America's workers and economy, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is calling on all GOP Senate candidates to support the legislation. "This bill is an opportunity to strengthen Pennsylvania's e more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 8, 2021: Pennsylvania Republicans' "super MAGA Trump" primary for governor continues to grow, and this morning, far-right state Senator Scott Martin announced that he is exploring a run. Martin has a long history as a conservative ideologue -- supporting far-right policies that are out-of-step with Pennsylvania voters -- but he has avoided responding to Doug Mastriano and Donald Trump's new c more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: After Pennsylvania Republicans spent the week peddling dangerous lies and promoting far-right bills that would restrict a woman's right to choose and make it harder to vote, state Senator Dan Laughlin is taking a step towards entering the increasingly crowded "super MAGA Trump" Republican primary for governor. Since Joe Gale became the first candidate to enter the race in February, the Republican  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 8, 2021: Bill McSwain has a history of bending the law to advance his own political ambitions, and new reporting from the Pennsylvania Capital-Star revealed today that McSwain is at it again with more questionable practices to fundraise for his expected gubernatorial campaign. As Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Bill McSwain used taxpayer dollars to put up bill more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement celebrating Democrats' success in flipping the Fort Worth City Council: "I'm excited to congratulate Fort Worth residents on electing Democrats to five out of nine city council seats. With their new Democratic majority, these local leaders will be important champions for communities across Fort Worth. "I look forward to seeing more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 6, 2021: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the Project LIFT candidates who won their local runoff elections tonight: "I'm delighted to congratulate our Project LIFT candidates on their wins in local runoff elections tonight. While these municipal offices are non-partisan, Democrats are investing in electing local leaders who are champions for Texas co more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 9 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on June 8, 2021: Texas Democrats' takeaways from the 2020 election are clear: to take back our state from Texas Republicans, Democrats need to register more voters. With Republicans' increasing extremism and relentless attacks on Texans this spring, the stakes have never been higher in the fight for Texas' future. Today, in a press conference with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Texa more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: After Texas Democratic legislators made national headlines with last week's heroic walkout to block Senate Bill 7, Texas Democrats are once again gaining statewide and national attention -- this time, with the launch of our 2022 voter registration strategy. The following is a roundup of coverage on the unveiling of Project Texas, Texas Democrats' comprehensive plan aiming to register the more than 2 million likely D more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the results of the Fort Worth mayoral election: "Deborah Peoples fought a strong campaign, and I thank her for stepping forward to offer Fort Worth her powerful leadership and true commitment to building a better future for Texas' fifth largest city. While we didn't make it over the line tonight, the historic turnout in toda more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: During the Wisconsin Democrats' state convention last weekend, leaders from across the state praised President Joe Biden and Governor Tony Evers for their partnership in leading Wisconsin out of this pandemic and shared their support for Biden's Build Back Better agenda. The simple reason why? Build Back Better is working. Here's what they had to say: Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI): "Whether it's shots in a more PR