PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Raquel Teran joined Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, State Senator Martin Quezada, and State Senate Candidate Eva Burch for a "Defend Choice" press call as part of the Democrats' national week of action focused on protecting abortion rights. With Roe v. Wade overturned, anti-choice Republicans are continuing their unrelenting, decades-long war on the righ more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The GOP primary race for Governor turned into a "MAGA death match" over the weekend with former vice president Mike Pence endorsing Karrin Taylor Robson and announcing he'll be in Arizona on Friday to campaign for her-the same day his former running mate, Donald Trump will be rallying for Robson's opponent, Kari Lake. To add insult to injury, Doug Ducey went on CNN over the weekend to bash Lake and ref more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 15, 2022: Today marks the second quarter FEC filing deadline. This is the quarterly event where GOP Senate primary candidates open their books, reveal who is bankrolling their campaigns, and disclose how they're spending their cash - a process designed to increase transparency and which Blake Masters equated to "Kristallnacht." Anyways...back to what you need to know about this quarter's FEC rep more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Masters vs. Lamon negative ad war continues...and now the "the man at the center" of the GOP Senate primary is front and center on TVs across the state, just as he's about to rally his base in Prescott Valley, Arizona this Friday. Six weeks ago, Donald Trump lit this "nasty" primary on fire, endorsing Peter Thiel's show pony Blake Masters and triggering an intra-primary brawl that has made this rac more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Wednesday's GOP Senate primary debate brought the ongoing Masters v. Lamon attack ad war to primetime, capturing this "increasingly nasty" primary's rampant infighting and underscoring just how damaged these "decidedly weak" candidates are. When they weren't lying about their plans to dismantle Social Security, they spent the time "throwing jabs," "exchang[ing] harsh words," and "striking on more perso more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Throughout the GOP Senate primary, Trump has largely been regarded as the single most important outside actor in the "combustible" contest. Ahead of his upcoming Arizona rally, we put together a rundown to recap his role in the race: DO YOU GET DEJA VU?: Six months ago, Trump touched down in Arizona to rally his MAGA base and make it clear that spreading his election conspiracies would be the ultimate  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The explosive "MAGA death match" and race to the bottom between Kari Lake and Karrin Taylor Robson will have new ammo this week as former vice president Mike Pence comes to Arizona on Friday for Karrin Taylor Robson-the same day his former running mate, Donald Trump will be rallying for Robson's opponent, Kari Lake. As election day looms, this bitter primary race has fractured the Republican Party with  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release: Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement after news reports that there will not be a 50th Senate vote for climate action in reconciliation: "Progressives have fought tooth and nail for the President's and the Democratic Party's agenda. Unfortunately, the Senator from West Virginia has consistently worked to undermine it, blo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 15, 2022: Georgia Democrats continued their Defend Choice Week of Action in Columbus by calling out GOP nominee Chris West's push for a total abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. Local Democrats highlighted how Chris West's push to completely outlaw abortion is dangerous for women and wildly out of touch with voters in Georgia's 2nd congressional district, and outlined the stak more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 (TNStalk) -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on July 20, 2022: * * * After the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Gov. Brian Kemp's extreme abortion ban can now be enforced in Georgia, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement in response. "Today is a dark and difficult day in Georgia -- Brian Kemp's extreme abortion ban will take effect, outlawing abortion before more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: After the Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted growing concern among Republicans about GOP Lieutenant Governor candidate and State Senator Burt Jones' involvement in a phony electors scheme in 2020, Jones is now drawing increased legal scrutiny: new reporting revealed that Jones is a target of a criminal investigation into efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 elections. According to the AJC, both  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Yesterday, all eight Georgia House Republicans voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional protections for marriage equality. "After a right-wing majority of Supreme Court justices paved the way for a national abortion ban - which GOP leaders admit is on the table if Republicans r more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As the 11th Circuit federal appeals court rules that Georgia's restrictive abortion law should be allowed to take effect, Herschel Walker wants to make abortion illegal, even in cases of rape, incest, or even to save the life of the mother -- saying, there's "no exception in [his] mind." WSB-TV: "There is no exception in my mind because I believe in life. So knowing that, no exceptions" Reporter: I more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Just hours before the courts ruled allowing Brian Kemp to enact his extreme abortion ban, Georgia Democrats concluded their Defend Choice Week of Action with a press conference in Augusta slamming Republicans for their dangerous and unpopular anti-choice agenda. Additionally, every single Georgia Republican in Congress, including Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12), voted last week against legi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: After Gov. Brian Kemp's extreme ban on abortion took effect in Georgia, doctors, reproductive care advocates, and attorneys came together today to highlight the severe danger it poses to women and health care providers, and demand answers on how people seeking and performing abortion services would be punished under the restrictive new law. If re-elected, Kemp has already made clear his desire to go  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 21, 2022: All eight Georgia Republicans in Congress voted against a bill that would protect Georgians' ability to access contraceptives and contraception, and protect health care providers' ability to provide them. "Justice Thomas made it clear: now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, Georgians' right to access contraceptives could be next on the chopping block. With their vote more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: After Republicans spent a week smearing a 10-year-old rape victim who sought an abortion out-of-state and defaming the doctor who provided her care, Georgia's Republican delegation has remained silent on the consequences for Georgia women in a post-Roe v. Wade America and whether such a case could happen here, too. Republicans' silence persists as both sides in the 11th Circuit Court case challengin more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As the 11th Circuit federal appeals court ruled that Georgia's restrictive abortion law should be allowed to take effect, Herschel Walker told reporters "there's not a national ban on abortion right now and I think that's a problem." Walker, who has previously been clear that he wants to make abortion illegal, including in cases of rape, incest, or even to save the life of the mother -- saying, ther more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Tonight, 11 Alive aired new footage of Herschel Walker telling reporters "there's not a national ban on abortion right now and I think that's a problem." Walker, who has previously been clear that he wants to make abortion illegal, including in cases of rape, incest, or even to save the life of the mother -- saying, there's "no exception in [his] mind -- confirmed that he would support a national abo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As Gov. Brian Kemp pushes to ban abortion before most women even know they're pregnant, health care professionals and abortion providers are warning that the governor's new restricitons will "pile on challenges" in an already "tough system" to navigate and ban "most abortion in Georgia." Read more from GPB below: Under HB 481, many people will only have two weeks to get an abortion * The abortion l more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 22, 2022: Herschel Walker, who has faced intense scrutiny for repeatedly lying to Georgians, is continuing his lies this week -- doubling down on false claims that he worked in law enforcement and was in the FBI, when in fact, according to multiple law enforcement agencies, he never was. 11 Alive: "You implied that you were in law enforcement. You were never in law enforcement, right?" * 11  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Herschel Walker continues to face mounting scrutiny after reports from the Georgia Recorder and Atlanta Journal-Constitution revealed he's facing renewed calls for the Department of Justice to investigate the improper filings and potential conflicts of interest in his financial disclosures -- including the source of more than $3,000,000 in previously-undisclosed revenue for his business. Walker late more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is facing scathing criticism from all sides after a week of "head-scratching" comments about climate policy, hiding from Georgians and blocking press from his own campaign events, a potential DOJ investigation into his financial disclosures, and revelations about his involvement in yet another scam business. With his latest disastrous week, Walker continues to sh more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: After GOP Rep. Buddy Carter joined every Georgia House Republican in voting "no" to protect same-sex and interracial marriage - calling legislation codifying those rights "not good" and the rights themselves "not something we need to be codifying" - voters in Savannah, Brunswick, and across Georgia's 1st congressional district are hearing about how Carter voted against safeguarding their liberties. I more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker came under scathing criticism last week for kicking press out of an "open to all" campaign event - and Georgians are hearing all about it. It's no wonder why Walker wanted to block press - video from the event caught his "head-scratching" comments about climate policy - and now, voters across the state are hearing about Walker "banning media," "doubling down" on more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on July 22, 2022: The Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act's investments in Florida's ports will help strengthen supply chains and lower costs for Floridians. In particular, Port Tampa Bay is set to benefit significantly from the new legislation that will help the state's largest port stay resilient and globally competitive. But Marco Rubio voted against this new funding for the port, calling new infrastru more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on July 20, 2022: The Texas Democratic Party is announcing that several Texas Democratic statewide nominees have outraised their Republican opponents, shattering fundraising records along the way. "I couldn't be prouder of the incredible slate of nominees we have to put forward this cycle," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa. "The numbers we're seeing from the latest fundraising filing period tel more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today announced a new digital ad buy to call out the Indiana Republican Party's plans to pass a total abortion ban across the state. Starting on Monday, Hoosiers in and around the Indiana Statehouse will see a 15-second ad on their social media feeds - titled "These Guys?" - showing the politic more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 19, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the American Rescue Plan is STILL creating for Indiana's economy. About $99 million will be sent to the state to help entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses take innovation and economic development to the #NextLevel. This funding - pr more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the American Rescue Plan is STILL creating for Indiana's economy. This time, the Rescue Plan is providing more than $9 million to Goshen, Huntingburg, and Rensselaer to support business and tourism growth and workforce training in those resp more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 18, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the American Rescue Plan is STILL creating for Muncie. The Whitely Community Council will invest about $500,000 to create a center for nonprofit organizations that will help low-income Hoosiers across the community. At least three organizati more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Republican Party for being partisan hypocrites on their proposed inflation relief payments. In an op-ed, Holcomb called for the General Assembly to send checks to Hoosiers "now" - but if Republicans truly cared about global inflation, they  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 20, 2022: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement from Chairman Mike Schmuhl after the Indiana Republican Party formally announced their plans to pursue their extreme agenda to ban access to legal and safe abortions across Indiana. "Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Repub more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 19, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized State Representative Matt Hostettler for endorsing an extreme agenda that will endanger the lives of women across Indiana. According to the Evansville Courier & Press, Hostettler announced he would call for a state constitutional amendment that would pass a tot more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on Todd Young and Jennifer-Ruth Green to announce their position on The Respect for Marriage Act during the Indiana GOP's "diversity series" event at noon (details below). The U.S. House voted this week to codify marriage equality for LGBTQ and interracial couples following an opin more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 19 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, in an interview with KSNT, Treasurer Lynn Rogers discussed his concerns with the status of Derek Schmidt's investigation - or lack thereof - into the natural gas price gouging crisis, especially as Kansas consumers will start to see an increase in their monthly energy costs. As Treasurer Rogers noted, "the open investigation is also standing in the way of the state taking the next steps." Despi more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 22 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of the August 2 primary, the Sabetha Herald reached out to candidates for Governor asking them straight-forward questions about their candidacy, including "What makes you the best candidate for this position?" and "Why should voters elect you?" While Governor Kelly outlined the accomplishments of her first term and her vision for the state of Kansas for her second, Derek Schmidt "did not respond." " more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news releases: After a Boston Herald report called attention to Massachusetts U.S. District Attorney Rachael Rollins' attendance at a high-dollar Democratic Party fundraiser hosted by First Lady Jill Biden, Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons joined other GOP officials in calling on U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General to conduct an immediate investigation. Under the federal law know more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Yesterday, five Michigan House Republicans voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional protections for marriage equality. "After the conservative Supreme Court signaled same-sex marriage could be targeted next, it's not surprising that a majority of Michigan Republ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2022: Every single Michigan House Republican running for re-election, voted against a bill that would protect Michiganders' ability to access contraceptives and contraception, and protect health care providers' ability to provide them. Representatives Bergman (MI-01), Huizenga (MI-02), Meijer (MI-03), Moolenaar (MI-04), Walberg (MI-07), and McClain (MI-09) have shown their willingness to se more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ballots have been in play for the past three weeks, and just 18 days remain until the crowded Republican gubernatorial field finally boils down to one nominee. Here's what you've missed. A Look Into the Future "All five remaining, previously courteous Republicans quickly devolved into a shouting match at several instances over the predictable. Who is the bigger anti-vaxxer. Who did more to stop the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Eleven! Days! To! Go! until the end of the primary. As it stands, things are, according to pollster Richard Czuba, at a "dead heat between" everyone not named Ralph Rebandt (sick slogan tho), undecided is still in the lead, and apathy to actually participate in the Republican primary has reached historic highs (lows?). A LOT happened this week, let's dive right in. Another Week, Another Debate Every more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke, who has already "dropped $4.2 million" on broadcast advertising this cycle to prop up his self-funded campaign, is now training his sights on conspiracy theorist and MIGOP 2nd choiceTudor Dixon. Yesterday, in response to a cease and desist letter from Dixon's lawyers taking particular issue with the attack ad's claim that Dixon "took millions from anti-Trump billi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Tomorrow, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Michigan to highlight how Democrats' American Rescue Plan has helped children who fell behind during the pandemic. In Detroit, they'll showcase how--thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, Governor Whitmer, and Michigan Democrats--Michigan schools got the resources they need to help get kids  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Yesterday, Attorney General Dana Nessel and rural constituents joined the Michigan Democratic Party to close out the "Defend Choice" Week of Action and discuss the impact an extreme abortion ban being pushed by Republicans would have on rural Michiganders. Speakers condemned Michigan Republicans up and down the ballot for their continued attacks on abortion while highlighting how cri more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Conspiracy theorist and MIGOP backbencher Tudor Dixon is facing questions over an improper donation to her affiliated PAC, Michigan Strong. A campaign finance complaint filed with the Bureau of Elections details how Michigan Strong violated Michigan campaign finance law. According to the complaint, Dixon affiliated PAC Michigan Strong accepted a $5,000 contribution from an entity named "Tudor PAC." R more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This past Friday, a Detroit News report detailed how Kevin Rinke, Ryan Kelley, Tudor Dixon, Garrett Soldano, and Ralph Rebandt all refused to be transparent with Michiganders and disclose even a single year of tax returns. Every gubernatorial candidate, including Governor Whitmer, was asked to submit their tax returns for 2021. Only Whitmer complied, noted for voluntarily "post[ing] the documents pub more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to known and charged insurrectionist Ryan Kelley joining the rest of the crowded field in refusing to disclose his 2021 tax returns, MDP is reminding Michiganders that this is only the latest issue gubernatorial Republicans are refusing transparency on. MDP is renewing its Sunshine Week call for Kelley to disclose his tax returns, which Governor Whitmer has voluntarily done annually since more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to MIGOP-Insider and DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon joining the rest of the crowded field in refusing to disclose her 2021 tax returns, MDP is reminding Michiganders that this is only the latest issue gubernatorial Republicans are refusing transparency on. MDP is renewing its Sunshine Week call for Tudor Dixon to disclose her tax returns, which Governor Whitmer has voluntarily done annually si more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another official review, another clean bill for the 2020 election. Another Republican wasting taxpayer resources espousing false claims. Republican Jacky Eubanks, who is running for 63rd House District covering parts of Macomb and St. Clair counties, has made unfounded and wildly inaccurate claims about the results of the 2020 election in Michigan in which President Joe Biden defeated former Presiden more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 22, 2022: This week, Tudor Dixon faced scrutiny in Michigan and nationally after she went viral for saying that incest and rape resulting in the pregnancy of a child was a "perfect example" of why she supports banning abortion. After originally doubling down, saying that she would not be "hiding from" her characterization of that gut wrenching hypothetical, she claimed that new footage from th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 19, 2022: "Wealthy businessman" Kevin Rinke - who sports a $39,000 watch on the trail (in addition to his $20,000 one) - detailed his out-of-touch, radical agenda in a profile with MLive and in a new misleading TV ad today. Predictably, the financial disclosure dodging used Toyota salesman once again passed up the opportunity to shed light on his "unrealistic," "vague" budget plan that would s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke joining the rest of the crowded field in refusing to disclose his 2021 tax returns, MDP is taking the week to remind Michiganders that this is only the latest issue gubernatorial Republicans are rejecting transparency on. Rinke is trying and failing to convince working families that his tax returns are "irrelevant." MDP is renewing its Sunshine Wee more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 22, 2022: MIGOP-insider Tudor Dixon continues to earn attention for describing a 14-year-old child being sexually assaulted by their uncle as a "perfect example" of someone who should be forced to give birth and would if Dixon were elected governor. When given the opportunity to clarify earlier this week, she doubled down on her callous statement saying, "I'm not hiding from it." WDIV Local 4 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to snake oil salesman Garrett Soldano joining the rest of the crowded field in refusing to disclose his 2021 tax returns, MDP is reminding Michiganders that this is only the latest issue gubernatorial Republicans are refusing transparency on. MDP is renewing its Sunshine Week call for Soldano to disclose his tax returns, which Governor Whitmer has voluntarily done annually since she was a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 22, 2022: Yesterday, yet another establishment special interest group lined up behind "podcaster" and MIGOP-insider favorite Tudor Dixon. Americans for Prosperity is up with a five-figure radio ad buy to distract from her wrong-for-Michigan agenda with just 11 days left to go until the primary. Founded by the Koch brothers, Americans for Prosperity is an "astroturf political group" noted for " more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon's rabid crusade to drag Michigan backwards and ban abortion knows no bounds - even when it involves a horrific act on a child. New footage shared by Heartland Signal shows Dixon describing a 14-year-old child being sexually assaulted by their uncle as a "perfect example" of someone who should be forced to give birth. WATCH here (https://twitter.com/HeartlandSignal/status/1549782552591958 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2022: Yesterday, the news broke that "podcaster" and MIGOP-insider Tudor Dixon described a 14-year-old child being sexually assaulted by their uncle as a "perfect example" of someone who should be forced to give birth. When given the opportunity to clarify, she doubled down on her callous statement saying, "I'm not hiding from it." Tudor Dixon's rabid, boundless crusade to drag Michigan b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Tonight at Oakland University, tensions came to a head as the entire crowded slate of gubernatorial Republicans are finally seeing time run out on what has been a messy and chaotic primary. Largely still in lockstep with their overlapping wrong-for-Michigan agendas that would eliminate reproductive freedom, decimate public education, and slash funding from law enforcement and infrast more PR

HELENA, Montana, July 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thursday afternoon, Governor Gianforte announced a special task force to look into the housing affordability crisis facing Montana. For housing advocates across the state, the announcement may feel less than celebratory, because one of the legislators he tapped to lead the task force has a reputation for passing anti-housing legislation. In the 2021 session, Sue Vinton, one of the leaders of the "Task Fo more PR

HELENA, Montana, July 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: At the end of Q2 filling, Ryan Zinke's financial report revealed that only 5% of his donors were Montanans. The core of his support is not voters from Montana, but out of state, special interests. In fact, according to his total campaign fundraising receipts, Zinke has pocketed nearly $700,000 from corporate and special interest PACs. "Money doesn't lie. With these Q2 numbers, it's clear that Zinke is s more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Jane Kraemer, Democratic Women of North Carolina Executive Board Member and Leigh Wisner, a Forsyth County mom held a press conference as part of the North Carolina Democratic Party's participation in the Democratic National Committee's Defend Choice Week of Action. Throughout the week of action, Democrats in North Carolina held press conferences in Raleigh and Charlotte in addition to a Roe v. W more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on July 18, 2022: North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Bobbie Richardson was joined by House Representative and SD-42 candidate Rachel Hunt and President of the Democratic Women of North Carolina Elizabeth Goodwin for a press conference as part of the Democratic National Committee's Defend Choice Week of Action. Throughout the week of action, Democrats in North Carolina and across the coun more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 21, 2022: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Charlotte today, where the Vice President will discuss reproductive rights with state legislators and highlight the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to provide affordable, high-speed internet. "We are thrilled to welcome Vice P more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Over the past week, the North Carolina Democratic Party participated in the Defend Choice Week of Action as part of a national push to mobilize supporters and engage voters in North Carolina and across the country to call out Republicans for opposing abortion rights, highlight what is at stake in November, and organize to elect Democrats up and down the ballot as the backstop to protecting abortio more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2022: State Representative Deb Butler, NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson, and Clean Cape Fear Co-Founder Emily Donovan gathered on the banks of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington to call out Ted Budd's dangerous record opposing clean water legislation. In Washington, Congressman Budd has put his own interests ahead of North Carolina's interests. He's taken money from corporate oil PACs while more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Congressman Budd's record is under scrutiny with new reporting over the last week showing he "took advantage of his position" in Congress to cozy up to corporate special interests and reap the benefits - from Club for Growth to Big Pharma. And in a new op-ed this morning, End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller is slamming Budd for putting the interests of his wealthy donors ahead of North Ca more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: A new investigation into Ted Budd's campaign finance reports found that he accepted a contribution from a corporate oil PAC just one day before voting against legislation that would hold big oil companies accountable for price gouging and help to lower prices at the pump for consumers. As the reporting notes, Budd has "repeatedly sided with the energy sector" over North Carolina. In 2019, he vote more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Friday's reporting deadline showed just how much Congressman Budd is relying on his dark money groups to boost his campaign. In the second quarter, Cheri Beasley set a North Carolina record and raised more than three times the amount that Budd did in the same period. "While Cheri Beasley has the momentum and enthusiasm from North Carolina voters wanting to make a change, Ted Budd is struggling to more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on July 22, 2022: New reporting out today reveals that Ted Budd "repeatedly sided with payday lenders" and in return, they "repeatedly filled his campaign coffers." Despite North Carolina's payday lending ban, Budd has consistently voted for legislation that supports predatory lenders and their "exploitative tactics." In May 2017, Budd even received industry donations "within days of a key vote" th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on July 20, 2022: Last night, every North Carolina U.S. House Republican, including Congressman Ted Budd, voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional protections for marriage equality. "After a conservative Supreme Court opinion signaled that same-sex marriage could be targeted  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 19 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 18, 2022: The New Hampshire Democratic Party announced that they have relaunched their Voter Protection Hotline through the November elections this year. "The Voter Protection Hotline is a critical resource to New Hampshire voters who have voting questions." said NHDP Voter Protection Director Emma Mintz, "Navigating the voting process can be confusing and we are here to support vote more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 23 (TNStalk) -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 22, 2022: * * * This week, with the support of Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Chris Pappas, the US House passed the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. Meanwhile, the official platform of the NH GOP, the party that Governor Chris Sununu leads, has opposition to marriage equality as a core tenant, stating they: "Recognize marria more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 23 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Republican controlled Gunstock area commission -- including NH GOP State Reps Mike Sylvia, Norm Silber, and Gregg Hough -- forced the resignations of the entire management team of the Gunstock resort this week, causing the immediate closure of the park and confusion among local communities impacted by the sudden shutdown. Much like the defunding of the Croydon school district, this shut more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 19 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Governor Sununu has been touring New England to campaign for a variety of anti-choice Republicans running for governor. Though he claims to be "solely focused" on New Hampshire, Sununu has still refused to take action to protect reproductive health care in the state, and instead solely focused on building his national profile in states across New England, which all ha more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, CNBC released their 2022 "Top States for Business" list. New Hampshire is ranked 35th. CNBC has released their "Top States for Business" every year since 2007, and New Hampshire's lowest rankings have come in the last two years, coming in at the bottom third of all states. In almost all of the categories, New Hampshire ranked "mediocre or worse." In the "Infrastructure" category more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 21 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Yesterday, with the fierce support of Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Chris Pappas, the Respect for Marriage Act passed the US House of Representatives. With only 47 Republicans voting to pass this crucial legislation protecting the fundamental right of marriage, Granite Staters deserve to know - would NH GOP Congressional candidates have voted with the 157 Repub more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 20 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Chair Jane Kleeb on Tuesday condemned Republican Reps. Mike Flood and Adrian Smith for voting against a House measure to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. "Once again, they voted to strip Nebraskans of their rights," Chair Kleeb said. "Instead of representing Nebraska families, Flood and Smith represent the cruel wing of the Republican Party." "Flood is on a real roll i more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Days after CD2 candidate Tony Vargas called out Rep. Don Bacon for putting the gun lobby ahead of Nebraska children's safety, Bacon is shamefully defending his decision to take NRA money and do their bidding. His excuse? That the nearly $5,000 check he accepted from the NRA happened just before the Uvalde shooting that took the lives of 19 children and two teachers. What Bacon failed to mention is t more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 20 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Recently published second quarter FEC reports show Republican Rep. Don Bacon accepted a nearly $5,000 contribution from the National Rifle Association on May 31, just days after the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Tex. That contribution, which brought Bacon's career total funding from the NRA to $15,400, came while Republicans and Democrats were in the midst of negotiating a landmark gun safety agreem more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 19, 2022: * * * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement today, in the wake of the lethal heat wave sweeping Europe and compounding climate crises around the world. "We have long passed the point where half-measures and compromises will work. Every month or two, there's another record-breaking climate event or once-in-a-thousand-years meteorological pheno more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Chair Elizabeth Walters called on Dave Yost to resign as Attorney General. Yost rushed to implement a six-week abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest and then questioned the story of a ten-year-old rape victim who suffered even more by having to travel out of state to receive critical reproductive healthcare because of Yost's ban. Yost has refused to apologize to the victim a more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, a Cleveland.com analysis dug deeper into Dave Yost's disgusting handling of a horrific case involving a 10-year-old central Ohio girl who was raped and forced to travel out of state to get an abortion after Republicans implemented an extreme six-week abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Andrew Tobias of Cleveland.com recaps all of the ways Yost mishandled the case, from question more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 15, 2022: Mere hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe, Dave Yost rushed to implement Ohio's extreme six-week abortion ban, one of the most extreme anti-abortion laws in the country. Days later, he went on national TV to do two things: 1. question the story of a 10-year-old rape victim that turned out to be true and 2. assert without a doubt that even if the story were true, the victim could have gotten  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2022: Today marks two years since FBI agents arrested former House Speaker Larry Householder and a bunch of his fellow Republicans in the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio history. The GOP-led scheme has cost Ohioans hundreds of millions of dollars and continues to cost them $287,000 every single day. And Ohioans still don't have answers about what Mike DeWine knew about the scandal - even though more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As part of his taxpayer-funded official duties as governor, Mike DeWine released a list of appointments to various state boards. However, it seems as if DeWine is once again playing politics with a state-funded process. Last week he appointed Eleanore Awadalla to the University of Toledo Board of Trustees. Records show Awadalla also donated at least $5,000 to the DeWine-Husted campaign in the last two elections, rai more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Though independent candidate Neil Petersen submitted his signatures to run as an independent gubernatorial candidate months ago, Frank LaRose still hasn't certified his candidacy, just months before the November election. LaRose's delay raises questions about his intentions, especially as Petersen is running as a conservative challenger to DeWine. "More Republicans voted against Mike DeWine than voted for him, and  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: J.D. Vance continues to face fallout for flip-flopping on accepting corporate PAC money and for his abysmal fundraising numbers showing his campaign in debt. It's just the latest reversal for Vance, who has also changed his position on Trump, antisemitism, racism, gun violence prevention, being a member of the elite, defending members of the elite, trade deals, Big Tech and white privilege. Several new reports even more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Struggling to overcome poor polling and lackluster fundraising numbers, J.D. Vance is also facing mounting criticism from Ohioans noticing he's nowhere to be found. WEWS put it succinctly in new reporting yesterday: "Around the Ohio Statehouse, Democrats and Republicans alike have all been wondering: where is Vance?" Conservative talk radio hosts have criticized Vance for being missing on the airwaves. Youngstown h more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: J.D. Vance is facing brutal coverage for a brutal fundraising quarter that left his campaign in debt. With a high unfavorability rating, polls showing a dead heat and low fundraising numbers, the problems for Vance's campaign continue to pile up. Here's what they are saying about Vance's abysmal fundraising numbers: * "J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, raised considerably less money in the second more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 23 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Stitt and his hand-picked education secretary, Ryan Walters, are neck deep in corruption, and the Federal government is not holding back. They are making Stitt accountable for multiple programs' misuse of $650 thousand in COVID relief funds. U.S. Department of Education auditors found that Oklahoma failed to follow the required Federal guidelines for four education relief programs, poor record k more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2022: Ahead of tonight's hearings investigating the January 6th insurrection, we wanted to remind everyone of Oz's comments slamming the U.S. House committee's investigation. "I'm not happy with the fact that we're dragging the president through the mud on this. It seems extremely partisan," Oz said, according to a transcript obtained by the Capital-Star. "And I think the American peopl more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 20, 2022, by Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement on the 23 (out of 24) Republican Members of the Texas U.S. House Delegation either not voting for, or outright voting against, codifying same-sex marriage: "We applaud all the Democrats in the Texas House Delegation for voting to codify same-sex marriage into law a more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2022: Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement applauding the Dallas County Democratic Party for exposing an election cheating scheme involving a precinct chair, candidate, and the Dallas County Republican Party chair. "We're thankful for the Dallas County Democratic Party's leadership - and Chair Kristy Noble's in particular - in shining a light on the complete  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, Lieutenant Governor Nominee Mike Collier spoke at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention, sharing with Texas Democrats his plan to move Texas forward - from his iron-clad commitment to finally fixing the electric grid, to creating a public education system that will allow for every child in Texas to receive a quality education. See below for some highlights from Collier's prepared remarks, and click her more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just weeks ago, Governor Youngkin said he'll "gleefully" sign any abortion ban that comes across his desk. With his recent endorsement of Hung Cao, Virginias deserve to know: How far will Hung Cao go to restrict reproductive rights? Hung Cao needs to answer the following questions: Does he also support a full abortion ban in Virginia? Does he believe abortion should be illegal even in cases of rap more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Youngkin's Appointee to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources, Ann McLean, said several disgusting comments on WRVA Radio comparing the union during the Civil War to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, praising Robert E. Lee, and defending secession. BLUE VIRGINIA: Gov. Youngkin's New Appointee to the VA Board of Historic Resources Says Robert E. Lee Was a "Morally Fine Human Being"; "Secessio more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: This past week marked Governor Youngkin's first 6 months in office. After inheriting the strongest economy in Virginia's history, Gov. Youngkin's first 6 months were filled with far-right culture wars and outright incompetence. From ditching his duties to run for President, to losing Virginia's coveted "Best State for Business" status after three straight years at the top, one thing is abundantly cle more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2022: On the morning of the last hearing of the January 6th Commission, the Democratic Party of Virginia released a new video comparing audio of Representative Elaine Luria to "Big Lie" conspiracy theorist Jen Kiggans. When asked if she denies Joe Biden won the 2020 Presidential election, Kiggans wouldn't say if Biden won. In the next clip, Rep. Luria, a key member of the Jan. 6 Commissio more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to protect Americans' right to marry whomever they love - and the vote highlighted just how dangerous Republican Yesli Vega would be if she makes it to Congress. With marriage equality hanging in the balance in this country, Vega's record of opposing same-sex marriage and voting against protections for LGBTQ Virginians w more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2022: Vermont Democratic Party [CHAIR/ED] issued the following statement today, following the Vermont Republican Party's disavowal of openly fascist Windham County Republican Senate candidate Mark Coester: "We are encouraged by the Vermont Republican Party's newfound opposition to fascism. We expect that this opposition will extend to all of their members who openly and publicly supported more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on July 18, 2022: With Ron Johnson praising and taking credit for the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and the Wisconsin GOP making clear this is the outcome they wanted, Wisconsinites are speaking out that the right to make their own health care decisions are on the ballot in November. See what they're saying below: Wisconsin State Journal: "Republicans will be the reason long-established rights for more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, July 20 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: This morning, as part of a national "Defend Choice" week of action, state Representatives Gordon Hintz and Kristina Shelton joined Wisconsin voters outside of Ron Johnson's Oshkosh office to protest the senator's attacks on abortion rights and Wisconsinites' ability to make their own medical decisions. Johnson has spent years undermining reproductive rights and last week bragged about his role in overturni more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2022: Every Wisconsin House Republican voted against a bill that would protect Wisconsinites' ability to access contraceptives and contraception, and protect health care providers' ability to provide them. "A far-right Supreme Court justice has made it clear that overturning Roe v. Wade was just the beginning - Republicans will not stop until they strip away all reproductive freedoms from Wiscon more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 15 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on July 15, 2022: This week, White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu visited Milwaukee to highlight how President Biden's infrastructure law is funding the removal of lead pipes across the state. After his visit, Wisconsinites are reading about how the infrastructure law will ensure that clean drinking water is a right in every home: WPR: Wisconsin set to receive $841M to replace lead pipes  more PR