WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Thanks to Democratic special election victories in Virginia's open Senate District 32 and House District 26, Democrats will maintain the majorities in both chambers of the Virginia legislature Today, the Democratic National Committee congratulated Democratic candidates Del. Kannan Srinivasan in Virginia Senate District 32 and JJ Singh in Virginia House District 26 for their victories in today's Virginia  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the Republican-led North Carolina Supreme Court blocked the certification of Justice Allison Riggs' victory in November's state Supreme Court race, despite two recounts verifying that she fairly won the election. In response, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison issued the following statement: "In what has become a monthslong, anti-democratic campaign at taxpayers' expense against Justice Allison Riggs who  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, in the first major elections since November, Democratic candidates Del. Kannan Srinivasan in Virginia Senate District 32 and JJ Singh in Virginia House District 26 secured victories against their Republican opponents. With these wins, Democrats will maintain a majority in Virginia's House and Senate. Last night's results are only the beginning voters are fighting back against Republicans' extre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, in the first major elections since November, Democratic candidates Del. Kannan Srinivasan in Virginia Senate District 32 and JJ Singh in Virginia House District 26 secured victories against their Republican opponents. With these wins, Democrats will maintain a majority in Virginia's House and Senate. Last night's results are only the beginning - voters are fighting back against Republicans' ext more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 3 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * President Jimmy Carter's legacy is multi-faceted. From championing human rights and global health to strengthening working families, he was a selfless public servant. For me, Carter's legacy conjures the enduring image of him building homes well into his 90s. He said, "To have a decent place to live is to have a chance to live in peace and to have adequate health care and adequate more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * Every legislative session, we see whether our leaders protect freedoms, lift families, and plant seeds for stronger futures. The opening week of the 2025 session highlighted the sharp contrast between the priorities of Idaho's Democratic and Republican legislators. Democrats are working to protect financial stability, economic opportunity, and healthcare  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Uhlenhake celebrates new Local Organizing Director position, investment in Party infrastructure, and electoral victories; announces she will not seek another term. * * * Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "Two years ago when I was elected to Chair the Maine Democratic Party, I came into the role with two core beliefs about Democratic  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: "Serving as the Vice Chair of the Maine Democratic Party has been an incredible honor and an unforgettable experience. For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to travel across the state and meet Democrats from every county and community in Maine. The more parts of Maine I see, and the m more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 9 (TNSsta) -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement on Jan. 8, 2025: * * * Today following the opening of the 2025 Missouri state legislative session, the Missouri Democratic Party released the following statement: "Last year, the Missouri GOP's supermajority was so chaotic and dysfunctional, they failed to pass even their own key priorities, leaving the state capitol after the most unproductive session in recent history. Instead of wo more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 8 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from the Montana Free Press outlines how Governor Greg Gianforte, along with out-of-state millionaires and billionaires, are exploiting Montana's tax code by taking advantage of the agricultural tax exemption on their luxurious vacation home properties and mansions. The agricultural tax exemption, which is designed to encourage farming and ranching in Montana, provides tax breaks on agricul more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last year, while speaking at Freedom Fest Joe Lombardo called Democrat-led legislation to lower costs for hardworking Nevadans "bullshit." Lombardo doubles down on his vetoes when it seems politically advantageous and runs from them when he faces potential repercussions for the damage he's done. He told the Nevada Independent "No" when asked if he regretted vetoing bills that would have made housing more more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Here's a reminder that Joe Lombardo is still fighting his ethics violation. In 2023, Lombardo was censured and received one of the largest fines in history by the Nevada Ethics Commission for violating ethics laws during his gubernatorial campaign. He's now suing to eliminate the Ethics Commission altogether after his cronies - who he appointed days before his ethics hearing - couldn't protect him from t more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last year, Lombardo was previously caught having lied while courting the far-right gun lobby on the campaign trail in 2021, when he significantly downplayed the number of untraceable, unregulated weapons known as ghost guns confiscated by law enforcement in Las Vegas. In an attempt to win over his far-right base during a competitive primary for governor, Lombardo claimed only six ghost guns had been con more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Today marks four years since insurrectionists violently assaulted our democracy on January 6, 2021 in an attempt to block the peaceful transfer of power. Today also marks the 2024 presidential election certification. This certification--and anniversary--serve as a reminder of both the fragility and resilience of our democratic institutions, and more importantly, the ongoing need to pro more PR