From the late summer of 2021 to the early summer of 2022, Republicans seemed poised for a midterm wave on par with their 2010 and 2014 victories. Heading into the fall, however, it appears the vibe has shifted. Tuesday night, in a special election to fill the remaining term in New York’s 19th District, Democratic nominee Pat Ryan prevailed over Republican Marc Molinaro. Ryan … [Read more...] about In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
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DDHQ News Spotlight: Republicans Scramble to Delay Trump’s 2024 Campaign Announcement
Morning Headlines Former President Donald Trump has continued to push for an early 2024 presidential campaign announcement, despite pushback from a growing list of Republicans who believe he should wait until after the midterms. According to the Washington Post, several advisors have indicated that Trump may be planning for a September announcement. Trump's eagerness is … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Republicans Scramble to Delay Trump’s 2024 Campaign Announcement
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Missouri General Assembly Passes Redistricting Map
Morning Headlines The Missouri Senate has passed a congressional redistricting map. It was the last state legislature in the country to pass a redistricting plan of any kind. The Missouri House passed the plan earlier in the week and the Senate used a rule that hadn't been used since 1979 to fast track the plan to the Senate floor before that chamber adjourned their … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Missouri General Assembly Passes Redistricting Map
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: A Blow to the DeSantis Redistricting Plan
Morning Headlines A judge in Leon County, Florida has blocked the congressional map drawn by Governor Ron DeSantis from being used in this year's election. The ruling is focused on the state's majority Black 5th Congressional District, which would be split up between four other districts under the new plan. The ruling is certain to be appealed, further prolonging Florida's … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: A Blow to the DeSantis Redistricting Plan
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: More Wins for DeSantis in Florida, and Another Setback for New York Democrats
Morning Headlines The Florida House passed a new Congressional map backed by Governor Ron DeSantis amid protests by Democratic legislators. This is the second map passed out of the Republican-controlled Florida House, the first was vetoed by the Governor. Democrats tried to disrupt the vote with a sit-in on the House floor, protesting that the new map would reduce the … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: More Wins for DeSantis in Florida, and Another Setback for New York Democrats