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politics27 days ago•2 min saved

Democrat flips a red Texas Senate district in Fort Worth-area upset

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate special election, flipping a Fort Worth–area district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss as results firmed, in a seat open after incumbent Kelly Hancock’s resignation. The victory adds to Democrats’ strong showing in recent specials and is viewed as a caution for Republicans under Trump-era politics. Rehmet will serve the remainder of the term and must win in November to secure a full four-year term, with the GOP still holding a comfortable Senate majority.

via The Guardian|

#democrat #fort-worth #politics

politics28 days ago•8 min saved

Houston-area Democrat wins Texas special election, shrinking GOP House majority

Democrat Christian Menefee defeated fellow Democrat Amanda Edwards in a Texas special congressional election to fill the seat left by Sylvester Turner, keeping the district Democratic but reducing the Republicans’ already slim House majority by one seat.

via Fox News|

#democrat #gop-majority #house-of-representatives

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Minnesota Democrats Sweep Two State House Special Elections

Democrats swept both Minnesota State House Districts 64A and 47A in the Jan. 27, 2026 special elections, with Meg Luger-Nikolai winning 95.3% in 64A and Shelley Buck winning 97.6% in 47A, per AP calls; totals were about 5,832 and 1,961 reported, with write-ins accounting for a small share. If Democrats retain the chamber, the House would move toward an even partisan split.

via The New York Times|

#ap-results #democrat #minnesota

us-politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Vindman Enters Florida Senate Race as Democrat

Former impeachment witness Alex Vindman launched a Democratic bid for Florida's U.S. Senate seat, aiming to challenge Republican Ashley Moody in a November special election to finish Rubio's term, leveraging his national-security background and anti-Trump stance to galvanize donors and voters in a traditionally red-leaning state.

via The Guardian|

#ashley-moody #democrat #florida-senate

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Vindman enters Florida Senate race, touts impeachment testimony

Army veteran and former impeachment witness Alex Vindman launched a Democratic bid for Florida's Senate, challenging Republican Ashley Moody in a November special election to serve the final two years of Rubio’s term, as a crowded Aug. 18 Democratic primary unfolds.

via NBC News|

#ashley-moody #democrat #florida-senate

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Georgia Announces Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Voters in northwest Georgia will vote on March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, with a crowded field of candidates from both parties, and a runoff scheduled for April 7 if no candidate wins a majority.

via ABC News|

#democrat #georgia #marjorie-taylor-greene

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Democrat Renee Hardman Secures Iowa Senate Seat, Preventing GOP Supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the Legislature. Her victory maintains Democratic influence in the chamber, marking a significant win in a year of Democratic successes across various states. Hardman becomes the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate, and her win helps keep the GOP from controlling two-thirds of the chamber, which would have allowed easier confirmation of appointments. The election results reflect broader Democratic gains in 2025, impacting legislative dynamics and future governance in Iowa.

via CBS News|

#democrat #gop #iowa

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Democrat Renee Hardman Secures Iowa State Senate Seat Amid GOP Supermajority Battle

A Democrat, Renee Hardman, won a special election for the Iowa State Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority and maintaining a more balanced legislative chamber.

via The New York Times|

#democrat #iowa #politics

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Democrat Prioritizes Family Amid Policy Disagreements with Sons

Monica Duran, a Democratic leader in Colorado, balances her political career and family life, maintaining strong relationships with her conservative sons despite policy disagreements, especially on gun laws, emphasizing respect and family bonds over political differences.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#colorado #democrat #family

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Howard Wins Georgia Senate Runoff, Dentists and Voters Make Key Choices

Democrat Jaha Howard narrowly won the Georgia Senate special election runoff, representing a district in metro Atlanta, after a competitive race against fellow Democrat Roger Bruce. Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, will succeed resigning Senator Jason Esteves and has emphasized his commitment to LGBTQ and women's rights. He is set to serve in the state Senate and faces reelection next year.

via Georgia Recorder|

#democrat #georgia-senate #jaha-howard

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Maine Political Shifts as Candidates Pivot Between Senate and House Races

Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to run for the vacant 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control of a key battleground seat after Jared Golden's retirement, with the race attracting significant fundraising and potential challengers.

via Politico|

#democrat #house-race #jared-golden

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, has announced his candidacy for Congress in New York to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, entering a competitive primary race with a platform focused on addressing key issues like living costs and corruption.

via Axios|

#congress #democrat #jack-schlossberg

local-politics3 months ago•0 min saved

Aftab Pureval Reelected as Cincinnati Mayor in Key Election

Aftab Pureval, a Democrat, was reelected as Cincinnati mayor, defeating Republican Cory Bowman, who is related to JD Vance, in a race declared by AP on November 5, 2025.

via AP News|

#aftab-pureval #cincinnati-mayor #democrat

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

San Francisco Leaders Clash with Benioff Over National Guard Comments

The article discusses the deepening rift between prominent Silicon Valley Democrats Ron Conway and Marc Benioff, highlighting their differing political stances amid the evolving political landscape in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with Conway maintaining a more centrist position and Benioff supporting Trump, which has caused controversy and led to notable withdrawals from the Dreamforce conference.

via Politico|

#democrat #marc-benioff #politics

politics5 months ago•0 min saved

Democrat's Arizona Win Tightens House Majority and Challenges GOP

Democrat Adelita Grijalva wins a congressional seat in Arizona, reducing the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives.

via NPR|

#arizona #democrat #gop