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All three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices seeking reelection in 2025 were successful, maintaining the Democratic majority on the court, which is pivotal for upcoming battles over voting rights, redistricting, and election laws in the state.
Ruben Gallego, a Democratic U.S. Representative from Arizona, is projected to win the Arizona U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Kari Lake. This closely watched race was crucial for Democrats to maintain their slim majority in the Senate, especially as Arizona remains a key battleground state. Gallego, a Marine veteran, received endorsements from several Republicans and the Arizona Police Association, while Lake, a Trump supporter, focused on border security and energy policies. The outcome of this race will impact the Senate's balance of power in 2025.
The Senate swiftly dismissed the two impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending a Republican effort to oust him over his handling of the southern border. The trial, which lasted just three hours, saw the Democratic majority voting to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional, while Republicans attempted to delay the proceedings. Mayorkas became the second Cabinet secretary in U.S. history to be impeached, but the Senate's decision to reject the impeachment articles effectively ended the months-long effort to punish him.
Democrats in Michigan won special elections in two metro Detroit-based districts, restoring their majority in the state House of Representatives. Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg, both Democrats, secured victories and will join the state House, giving Democrats a razor-thin, one-vote majority. The wins could end the legislative gridlock that has defined the tied chamber for the past several months, allowing Democrats to move forward with their priorities. The Democratic victories were celebrated by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and President Joe Biden's campaign, and the special elections come ahead of the November elections where every seat in the Michigan House of Representatives is up for election.
The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate is set to vote on a bill to prevent a partial government shutdown, following the Republican-controlled House of Representatives' approval of a short-term stopgap measure to buy more time for agreeing on funding for the full fiscal year. The bill aims to extend federal funding by one week and set a March 22 deadline for other government agencies, with discussions also focusing on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies. The repeated brinkmanship is impacting the nation's creditworthiness as its debt surpasses $34 trillion.
The resignation of Republican lawmaker Rep. Joe Adams has shifted the balance of power in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives back to the Democrats, giving them a 101-100 majority. Adams cited family priorities for his resignation, leaving the state House with a Democratic majority ahead of a special election to fill another vacant position. The upcoming special election in Bucks County could further strengthen the Democrats' hold on the chamber or return it to a deadlock until the election for Adams' seat.