PHOENIX, Arizona, May 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Athena Salman, Director of Arizona Campaigns for Reproductive Freedom for All and Rep. Oscar De Los Santos held a press conference today highlighting Kari Lake's dangerous anti-abortion record. "As Arizonans faced the threat of living through one of the most extreme abortion bans in the country, you had anti-abortion extremist Republicans--including Kari Lake-- celebrating the state Supreme Court's deci more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Sunday, Kari Lake said she's "not 'all that confident' that the 2024 election will be fair" and pushed the white nationalist "great replacement" conspiracy theory yet again according to reports from The Hill and Arizona Republic. * The Hill: "Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake said she's not "all that confident" that the 2024 election will be fair, again dipping her toes into election denial conspira more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 16 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news: The Missouri Democratic Party congratulates Democratic candidate Elad Gross for clearly demonstrating why he is the best candidate to serve as Missouri's Attorney General during a Springfield candidate forum. Over nearly two hours, Gross presented himself as a competent professional with a strong understanding of the issues impacting Missouri families, demonstrating sharp contrasts between himself an more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Days before President Joe Biden is set to make his second appearance in Georgia this calendar year, former President Donald Trump has finally announced his first non-staged or legal defense fund-related campaign stop to the Peach State by accepting President Biden's invitation debate on June 27, 2024. "It makes sense that a man who whines about sitting for hours in an air-conditioned 'freezing cold i more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 18 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news: The Missouri Democratic Party sincerely thanks our Senate Democrats for standing strong for over 50 hours to successfully block the Missouri GOP's attempt to make it harder for voters to bypass a dysfunctional legislature and take direct action. Extremist Republicans in the Missouri State Senate spent the entirety of this legislative session fighting to make it harder for voters to hold their elected more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: MORENO'S RAGS TO RICHES TALE GETS "REALITY CHECK"-> In the latest example of Republican Senate candidates lying about their biographies, the New York Times published a detailed report exposing how Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno "tells a riches-to-rags-to-riches tale. But the reality isn't so tidy." * "Moreno [...] humbly calls himself a 'car guy from Cleveland' and recounts the more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * Last Friday, Tallahassee was ravaged by three tornados in a severe weather event that killed one person, damaged hundreds of buildings, and left tens of thousands without power for days. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Tallahassee is reeling from historic storms, and Ron DeSantis is too busy planning fundraisers for Donald Trump to c more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, Rick Scott was named one of the least bipartisan Senators for the fifth year in a row. According to Georgetown University and the Lugar Center's annual Bipartisan Index, Scott has consistently been one of the least bipartisan Senators during his tenure in the Senate. Scott has voted against essential bipartisan infrastructure investments and other critical bipartisan legislation, and his plan to more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In an interview on Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede over the weekend, a Democratic candidate for Congress shared that he was deactivated from the voter rolls. It's the latest example of the impact of new election laws passed by the Florida Republican-controlled legislature, which results in voters being marked as 'inactive' through a process called 'list maintenance' conducted by Supervisors of Elections more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 16 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * In response to President Biden's new actions to curb China's unfair trade practices and put American workers first, the Maine Democratic Party released the following statement: "Last summer, President Biden came to Maine to sign his "Invent it Here, Make it Here" executive order supporting American manufacturing, and now he's announcing even more actions to make American companies more c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: This week has brought a flurry of presidential activity with events all over Michigan, from the UP down to Detroit as the Biden campaign talked health care, women's issues, and infrastructure with Michiganders. With visits from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and President Biden, Michiganders and the issues they care about most are taking center stage in this el more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan GOP Senate Showdown is a "bruising affair" as Mike Rogers, Justin Amash, and Sandy Pensler continue to "jump at the chance... to bash" each other. Amash named Rogers as "the worst establishment candidate that you could ever imagine." Here's the latest on the "jumbled" and "unruly" primary that could "fracture the vote:" * Cook Political Report highlighted how the Michigan primary include more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: The claws are coming out as the Michigan GOP Senate candidates take "swipes" at each other. Pensler and O'Donnell bashed Rogers for his residency issues, as they highlight how "people do not trust" Rogers' bad record. Here's the latest on the Michigan Republicans' "bruising affair" of a primary: * Pensler bashed Rogers and his wife for "profiting from doing work in areas that they're  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and a Michigan voter submitted a request for an investigation to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers detailing indications of fraud in Republican Senate candidates' nominating petitions discovered in only a limited review. The letter requests the Board of State Canvassers immediately investigate Republican S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and a Michigan voter submitted a request for an investigation to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers detailing indications of fraud in Republican Senate candidates' nominating petitions discovered in only a limited review. The letter requests the Board of State Canvassers immediately investigate Republican Senate ca more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Recent news of budget cuts and a staggering 29 layoffs at RiverStone Health highlight the ripple effects of Governor Greg Gianforte and his Department of Public Health and Human Resources' (DPHHS) disastrous handling of the state's Medicaid redetermination process. Last week RiverStone Health, a not-for-profit health care provider serving Billings and Yellowstone County, reported a loss of more than $3 m more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a new interview with Montana Public Radio, Tim Sheehy rejected calls to release his hospital medical records from the day records show he shot himself in the arm in Glacier National Park. Sheehy said repeatedly on the campaign trail that he had a bullet in his arm from his service in Afghanistan. But records show that Sheehy accidentally shot himself in his arm in Glacier National Park in 2015. Sheehy more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a new op-ed, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan outlined Tim Sheehy's deeply alarming pattern of lying to Montanans about who he is. From lying about his "rural" upbringing to his life as a so-called "cowboy,"Sheehy seems allergic to the truth. Read more about Sheehy's pattern of lying below. Billings Gazette: The only thing we know for sure about Tim Sheehy is he's lying to Mo more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: After his disastrous first on-camera interview with NBC Montana, where Sheehy was asked about independent reporting on inconsistencies around his military service and a gunshot wound he received, refusal to condemn a current staffer's support for neo-Nazi social media posts, and issues facing his taxpayer-funded business, Sheehy doubled down on lashing out at media outlets rather than taking accountabilit more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from the Montana Independent outlined Tim Sheehy's false claims about the Affordable Care Act and that repealing the law would "mean higher health care costs and leave tens of thousands of Montanans without health insurance coverage." In a candidate questionnaire, Sheehy falsely claimed the Affordable Care Act was responsible for high premiums. Repealing the bill would jeopardize health ins more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, it was confirmed that Transplant Tim Sheehy plans to participate in the first Montana Senate debate on Sunday, June 9th. For the first time in his campaign, Sheehy will have to provide Montanans with clear answers about his many lies and out-of-touch positions. Three Questions That Sheehy Must Answer: 1. Why are you refusing to release your hospital medical records related to the more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a new interview, ultrawealthy Tim Sheehy repeated his false claim that he "bootstrapped" his company and that his company was entirely built with "every cent of [his] savings." In actuality, reporting from the Daily Beast revealed Sheehy was given at least $600,000 in startup money from his dad and brother for his company, and his brother's extensive Wall Street connections set up Bridger Aerospace's  more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, in a new interview with Montana Public Radio, Tim Sheehy confirmed he will not release his hospital medical records from the day court documents show he shot himself in the arm in Glacier National Park, saying "it's pretty ridiculous" he would need to present them. However, just one month ago, Sheehy told the Washington Post that he had already "requested" the medical records that would provid more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new fact check found Joe Lombardo's claims that he vetoed universal free meals for Nevada students because they are "thrown away" to be false. Lombardo flat-out lied about vetoing legislation that would have provided free breakfast and lunch for public school students in an interview with the Nevada Independent saying "I didn't veto it". Lombardo chose to leave our children hungry when he vetoed AB139 more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown continues to face fierce backlash over his strong support for storing the nation's nuclear waste in Nevada. New reporting from the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows that Brown is now the ONLY candidate in the messy MAGA primary who supports restarting Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository, as his primary opponents attacked him on social media, the debate st more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Joe Lombardo continues to double down on his support of MAGA election deniers. His affiliated PAC, Better Nevada, paid for election denier Carrie Buck's campaign ad that aired last week. Lombardo even appeared in the campaign ad saying, "we need Carrie's expertise and determination" after Buck falsely said that "1,500 dead people voted in 2020". Lombardo, who is willing to do and say anything for politic more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting highlights MAGA extremist Sam Brown's history of support for election conspiracy theories and refusing to answer basic questions, including whether or not the 2020 presidential election was "stolen." Brown has actively spread the extreme election conspiracy theories that fueled the deadly January 6 insurrection, downplayed the violent events of January 6, and supported MAGA efforts to over more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: One year ago today, Joe Lombardo vetoed AB354, a bill that would have made our communities safer by cracking down on untraceable, unregulated weapons known as ghost guns. Lombardo claimed he vetoed that Democrat-led legislation because it and other bills like it "don't pass constitutional muster," but Nevada's Supreme Court has since upheld AB286, another bill tackling ghost guns, proving more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, in a new development in the Nevada Republican Senate Primary, MAGA extremist Sam Brown's personal super PAC, Duty First Nevada, released an ad directly attacking Brown's opponent, former Trump ambassador Jeff Gunter, as the "increasingly nasty" MAGA primary escalates even further. Read what statewide and national news outlets have to say about the race to the far-right: Punchbowl News: NRSC' more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another week, another round of infighting for Nevada's Republican Senate candidates who are making this the messiest and ugliest Senate primary in the country. This is Nevada MAGA Mayhem, your weekly update on the latest news from the Nevada Senate Republican Primary. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sam Brown continues his game of hide and seek with Nevada voters - dodging opportunities to answer questions about where h more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from Cleveland.com further "scrutiniz[es]" the phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches" tale Bernie Moreno tells on the campaign trail after the New York Times exposed Moreno's "bootstraps story" as a "calculated process of self-creation" - the latest in a series of lies "dogg[ing]" his campaign that shows Ohioans they can't trust Moreno. Cleveland.com: Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno's background faces na more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Four days ago, New York Times reporting exposed Bernie Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches," "only-in-America bootstraps story." Now, Moreno owes Ohioans answers about why the "signature pitch" of his campaign is a lie. Here Are Some Questions Moreno Must Answer After Lying To Ohioans About His Phony "Rags-To-Riches" Story: 1. Why did you lie about the modest circumstances of your childhood when your family "n more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Three days ago, New York Times reporting exposed Bernie Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches," "only-in-America bootstraps story." Now, Moreno owes Ohioans answers about why the "signature pitch" of his campaign is a lie. Here Are Some Questions Moreno Must Answer After Lying To Ohioans With His Phony "Rags-To-Riches" Story: 1. Why did you lie about the modest circumstances of your childhood when your family "n more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, the New York Times detailed Bernie Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches" story that he's made the "signature pitch" of his campaign. But that's only the latest in "a string of inconsistencies" showing Ohioans that Moreno is only out for himself. Here's A Reminder of All Of The Lies Bernie Moreno Is Telling On the Campaign Trail: 1. Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches," "only-in-America bootst more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on May 12, 2024: A new New York Times report today details Bernie Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches," "only-in-America bootstraps story" which he has made the "signature pitch" of his campaign to voters as part of a "calculated process of self-creation." While Moreno repeatedly tells voters his family came to the United States with "absolutely nothing," the report finds Moreno is lying about his family moving i more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Following recent New York Times reporting detailing Bernie Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches" story, Moreno is facing even more scrutiny for lying to Ohio voters about his "upbringings and connections" as part of a "calculated process of self-creation." What Ohioans are reading about Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches" tale: Axios Cleveland: A more complete Bernie Moreno backstory May 15, 2024 * More more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In a new opinion piece for the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo reminds Ohioans that Bernie Moreno supports a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohioans. Moreno called the Dobbs decision, which leaked two years ago this month, - a "monumental victory." Moreno has also said he is "100% pro-life with no exceptions" and "absolute pro-life, no exceptions," and voted to ban a more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on May 13, 2024: Following yesterday's New York Times report detailing Bernie Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches," "only-in-America bootstraps story" which he has made the "signature pitch" of his campaign, Moreno is "under fire" for lying to Ohioans as it becomes clear his "story isn't what he says." What Ohioans are reading about Bernie Moreno's phony "bootstraps story": Politico Playbook: TOO GOOD TO BE TRU more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump recently told WGAL's Barbara Barr that he was comfortable with states monitoring women's pregnancies. As David McCormick campaigns in Lancaster, he'll have to answer for Trump's shocking comments. McCormick joined Donald Trump for a donor retreat in Mar-A-Lago earlier this month -- just days after Trump first suggested he was comfortable with states monitoring women's pregnancies. Pen more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on May 14, 2024: Today, Bloomsburg Mayor Justin Hummel joined the Columbia County Dems for a virtual press conference to call out McCormick for being out of touch with Pennsylvania communities. This follows mounting criticism of McCormick from Bloomsburg leaders and a recent report exposing him for misleading Pennsylvanians about his upbringing. "Dave McCormick may be from Pennsylvania but he moved  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: David McCormick pushing an "unhinged" conspiracy theory about abortion is under continued scrutiny this week following a recent report from Heartland Signal. McCormick immediately agreed with a conservative radio host when she claimed that the fight against dangerous abortion bans is "an elaborate ruse to cover up a Democratic money laundering operation." ICYMI: Philadelphia Inquirer: Donald Trump' more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: On National Women's Health Week, David McCormick's support for an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest is back in the spotlight. State Representative Morgan Cephas called McCormick out for trying to hide his anti-choice agenda during an interview on Philadelphia's WURD radio this week. Listen Below: WURD Radio: The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | US Rep. Morgan Cephas * Andrea La more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: David McCormick is pushing an "unhinged" conspiracy theory about abortion, according to new reports from Heartland Signal and The New Republic. McCormick immediately agreed with a conservative radio host when she claimed that the fight against dangerous abortion bans is "an elaborate ruse to cover up a Democratic money laundering operation." Listen to the full quote HERE: Dawn Stensland: "I always more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's three-day tour of Michigan, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes celebrates the Biden campaign's continued dedication to Michigan this cycle. Time and time again, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have shown up to listen to Michiganders underscoring how crucial Michigan is in 2024. "We are thrilled to  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Days before the two-year anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting, Trump is continuing to tell victims of gun violence to "get over it" by pandering to the NRA. Ahead of Trump's remarks at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Less than a week before the anniversary of the worst school shooting in Texas history, Don more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 13, 2024: * * * Today, 39 Texas House Democrats led by Representative Jon Rosenthal (Houston) penned a letter to Greg Abbott urging him to call a special legislative session to address the dire need for public education funding amidst a historic multi-billion dollar budget surplus. * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Greg Abbott has held public educatio more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on May 16, 2024: Today, Greg Abbott issued a full pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted in April 2023 of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester. Abbott ordered the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to further investigate the case before Perry was even sentenced after succumbing to pressure from former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson. Last year, court documents revealed that Daniel Perry had a h more PR