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Zohran Mamdani's unexpected victory in the NYC mayoral race was driven by a massive grassroots volunteer effort, innovative campaigning, and a focus on affordable housing and direct voter engagement, marking a potential blueprint for progressive politics in America.
New Hampshire Democrats are working to write in President Joe Biden's name on the primary election ballot, as he is not officially running in the state. This grassroots effort, led by Democratic officials and activists, aims to ensure that the state's four electoral votes are not endangered and to show support for Biden despite his absence from the ballot. On the Republican side, the field has shrunk with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump, leaving him and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley as the last two major candidates actively in the race.
President Joe Biden will not be on the ballot for the New Hampshire primary, but Democrats in the state are organizing grassroots write-in efforts to support him. Despite their frustration with the Democratic National Committee's decision to move New Hampshire's primary to the second spot, New Hampshire Democrats are determined to show their support for Biden. The campaign is still in its early stages and will require significant effort, but organizers are confident in their ability to mobilize voters. While Biden's absence from the ballot is seen as a blow to the state's standing, New Hampshire Democrats remain committed to electing him as president.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, launched "Mamas for DeSantis" in Iowa, a grassroots campaign aimed at rallying support for her husband's presidential bid. The event focused on parental rights policies and mobilizing mothers and grandmothers to protect the innocence of children and the rights of parents. The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a GOP fervor for parental rights, with conservative parents running for school boards and advocating for the removal of inappropriate school books and policies accommodating transgender students. Republican leaders, including Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, have championed parental choice as a game-changer. Casey DeSantis' campaign effort gained over 1 million followers ahead of the 2022 election, and she believes that mothers and grandmothers will be the game-changers in the upcoming election.