ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on May 17, 2023: * * * Ahead of tomorrow's vote by the Fulton County Commission to elect a new chair of the Fulton Board of Elections, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, and LeWanna Heard-Tucker, Chair of the Fulton County Democrats, released the following joint statement: "The Democratic Party of Georgia and Fulton County Democrats stand united in opposition to th more PR

SALEM, Oregon, May 11 (TNSper)-- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Democratic Party of Oregon's State Central Committee (SCC) gathered over the weekend in Albany to elect its party leadership. State party officers are elected every other year at their first quarter meeting by party delegates from across the state. These officers will serve a two-year term from now through the first quarter of 2025. Dr. Rosa Colquitt, newly elected as Chair of the Democratic Par more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 17 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following agency statement on May 15, 2023: * * * The Democratic Party of New Mexico released the following statement on today's shooting in Farmington: "The Democratic Party of New Mexico sends our heartfelt condolences to the Farmington community and the families who lost loved ones in today's shooting and hope for a full recovery for everyone injured. "We commend the brave law enforcement officers who put themselv more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2023: This afternoon, Congressman Gerry Connolly announced that a man wielding a baseball bat and looking for Rep. Connolly attacked two of his staffers in his District Office. The staffers were transferred to the hospital. "From January 6th to recent attacks against poll workers, violence against people serving their government has been all too common," said Susan Swecker, Chairwoman of th more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 20 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 19, 2023: * * * This week, at least two Maine Democratic county committees received a mailing containing white nationalist literature. The mailings were similar, if not identical to the flyers sent to Democratic legislators last month. Scans of the mailings are available upon request. * * * Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "The mailers sent this week to loc more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Earlier this month, the Montana Democratic Party officially welcomed Sheridan County's newly-formed Democratic Central Committee. Established for the first time since 2010, the Sheridan County DemocraticCentral Committee will continue to expand their membership, register new voters and engage in organizing their communities to get Democrats elected up and down the ballot. In announcing their establishmen more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: After killing $30 million for wildlife habitat, public trails, state parks, working lands, weed management, and water conservation by vetoing SB 442, Gianforte posed for a photoshoot celebrating the opening of the Big Snowy Mountains Wildlife Management Area. The Big Snowies MWA was made possible by Habitat Montana, the very program he bilked days earlier. Despite support from 132 legislators on both sid more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 721, which would effectively ban all abortion in Montana after 15 weeks of pregnancy. "This abortion ban is cruel, unconstitutional, and an affront to all Montanans," says Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party. "Gov. Gianforte signing this ban into law makes clear that Republicans will stop at nothing to take away Montanans' rights and freedoms more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democrats pushed forward popular legislation that protects abortion rights and prevents gun violence, while Governor Lombardo spent the entire week turning his back on law enforcement and proving what we knew all along - he never really cared about public safety. Keep reading for all the highlights! Dems Deliver Democrats advanced legislation to make communities safer, sending gun violence prevention b more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Under Attorney General Aaron Ford's leadership, Nevada has won nearly half a billion dollars in settlements, bringing more money to the Silver State, holding corporations accountable, and protecting Nevada families. Just this week, AG Ford announced a $152 million settlement with CVS Pharmacy to help tackle the opioid epidemic. Read more below about AG Ford's commitment to fighting for Nevadans. Las Ve more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: The Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board is slamming Governor Lombardo for vetoing three common sense gun safety bills that are overwhelmingly supported by Nevadans. After "talk[ing] a big game about protecting our communities," Lombardo has shown he'd rather put the extreme gun lobby over Nevadans' safety. Read the scathing editorial below. Las Vegas Sun: Editorial: Governor chooses criminals more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Lombardo is wrapping up National Police Week with yet another blow to law enforcement - this time endorsing Clark County GOP Chair Jesse Law's relection, a fake elector who relentlessly spread Trump's Big Lie that led to a violent insurrection and the death of multiple officers. Law isn't the first fake elector Lombardo has cozied up to - his "longtime friend" NV GOP Chairman Michael McDonald ha more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another day, another instance of Governor Lombardo breaking his word. After initially promising he wouldn't veto the budget over his out of touch priorities, Lombardo has changed his tune and is now threatening a government shutdown if he doesn't get his way. This could impact critical state services like veterans' benefits, public safety, and schools. Read more below on Lombardo's political games. Ass more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: After campaigning on keeping Nevadans safe and "immediately" giving state police a pay raise, Governor Lombardo is breaking promises left and right today. Right after vetoing three gun violence prevention bills, Lombardo voted against a collective bargaining agreement to increase funding for Nevada State Police, proving he never cared about public safety after all. Shot: Lombardo vetoed  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Start the 5 Day Countdown for Lombardo to Stand with Nevadans or Sell Them Out to the Gun Lobby After passing the Democratic-led legislature, three gun violence prevention bills, AB354, AB355, and SB171, have officially landed on Governor Lombardo's desk. Since he's kept quiet on nearly every bill so far, all eyes are watching to see if he'll sign or veto them as the five day clock starts counting down. more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 20 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 19, 2023: * * * Ahead of DeSantis' meetings with extreme Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire today, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: "Ron DeSantis' crusade to bring his extreme Florida abortion ban nationwide is the crux of his presidential campaign, so it's no surprise that the Republicans endorsing him in New Hampshire -- spearheaded by House Majority Leader J more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 17, 2023: * * * Following Governor Lombardo vetoing gun violence prevention bills AB354, AB355, and SB171, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement: "With the stroke of a pen, Governor Lombardo just sold out Nevadans to the extreme gun lobby. I don't know what's worse - that he went against the overwhelming majority of Nevadans who want this legislat more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Executive Committee unanimously voted to endorse the 'No in August' campaign, a grassroots campaign to stop a GOP-power grab that would effectively eliminate citizen-led ballot initiatives in Ohio. Republicans are pulling out all the stops to prevent Ohioans from having their voices heard as these GOP politicians attack abortion rights, labor rights and Ohioans' right to fair represent more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The Ohio Legislature passed a constitutional amendment designed to effectively kill citizen-led ballot initiatives yesterday. Here's every time Frank LaRose has been called out by Ohioans and the media for putting special interests first: Conservative Radio WLW: Frank LaRose is taking his marching orders from special interests. * [00:18]: HOST: "Frank LaRose... said that we've got to get this done, got to get these more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on May 17, 2023: Today marks the anniversary of the 2022 GOP primary, which saw David McCormick fail after a bruising and expensive campaign. As David McCormick considers entering what is sure to be a messy GOP primary this year, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party will remind voters of his failed 2022 Senate run and the problems he will face in a potential 2024 Republican primary. Here's a reminder o more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This time last year in the aftermath of the 2022 GOP primary, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to urge Dr. Oz to declare victory over David McCormick while votes were still being counted. This came after Trump aggressively campaigned against McCormick, calling him a "Wall Street Republican" and "the candidate of special interests." Trump's opposition was such a vulnerability for David McCormick in more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Yesterday, embattled Congressman George Santos received the backing of the entire Virginia GOP congressional delegation as he staved off expulsion from the U.S. House of Representatives after being charged by a 13-count felony indictment. Santos, who was released on a $500,000 bail after being charged with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statement more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Glenn Youngkin has remained relentless in his mission to force an abortion ban on women across Virginia. After seeing his MAGA Republican neighbors in North Carolina successfully strip away women's ability to make their own health care decisions, Youngkin is renewing his call to do the same in our Commonwealth. After repeatedly failing earlier this year, Youngkin yesterday revived his push to ban abo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: This evening, North Carolina's GOP-led House and Senate overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto, instituting a statewide Republican ban on abortion. Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade last summer, nearly every state across the South banned abortion - either by an act of their legislatures or by existing bans that the Supreme Court had overridden - except in the Commonwealth  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act--which passed without the vote of a single Republican in Congress--is delivering "once in a lifetime" funding to help Wisconsin farm conservation programs implement sustainable practices and combat climate change. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 'Once in a lifetime' federal money is coming to Wisconsin's farm conservation programs A more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on May 18, 2023: Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden and all 5 of his fellow Wisconsin Congressional Republicans voted to protect serial liar George Santos from accountability following his indictment on 13 federal criminal charges, including money laundering, wire fraud, and theft of public funds. By voting to refer a privileged resolution expelling George Santos from Congress to the House Ethics Committee, Van Or more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 16 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on May 15, 2023: This morning, new reporting from Dan Bice at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights the ties that potential U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has to California. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Eric Hovde may run for Senate in Wisconsin, but he's living large in Laguna Beach, California Wisconsin businessman Eric Hovde is looking more and more like a strong U.S. Senate candidate. For Californ more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin--including in JFC Republicans' own districts. Parents shouldn't have to worry about the water their kids are drinking. That's why Gov. Evers' budget proposed bold action to address contamina more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 20 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on May 19, 2023: Yesterday, the La Crosse Tribune detailed how Derrick Van Orden's vote to subject the VA to devastating budget cuts would threaten health care and benefits of nearly 44,000 veterans in Wisconsin's 3rd District. While Van Orden attempted to sidestep responsibility for the catastrophic budget cuts, the repercussions of his vote are clear. Under the indiscriminate spending reductions included i more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 20 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on May 19, 2023: Yesterday, Tom Tiffany and the House Freedom Caucus came out against bipartisan negotiations on the debt ceiling, and are threatening to crash the U.S. economy unless their 22% cut to veterans benefits is passed. "Tom Tiffany's demand to stop negotiations on the debt ceiling is radical and dangerous. Rather than continue to make progress on bipartisan negotiations, Tiffany is threatening to  more PR