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PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins
politics3 days ago

PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House preserved their 102-seat majority by winning two special elections in Allegheny (42nd District) and Lehigh (22nd District) counties: Jen Mazzocco and Ana Tiburcio won for Democrats, replacing Republicans who vacated the seats. The wins leave three GOP-held seats still to be filled later this year, keeping the chamber at 102-98 until those elections occur. Additional special elections are scheduled in March to fill unexpired terms for Schmitt and Ecker and a May primary for Seth Grove’s seat, with George Margetas listed as the sole candidate for the 196th District race.

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star|
#allegheny-county#democrats#lehigh-county
Democrats Clinch Two Virginia House Seats Ahead of Spanberger Cabinet
politics1 month ago

Democrats Clinch Two Virginia House Seats Ahead of Spanberger Cabinet

Democrats won both Virginia House of Delegates Special Elections, HD-11 (Fairfax County) and HD-23 (Prince William County), preserving their House majority as lawmakers join Gov.-elect Spanberger’s administration. Gretchen Bulova defeated Adam Wise 69.7% to 29.8% in HD-11, and Margaret Franklin defeated Vern Robinson 77.2% to 22.6% in HD-23, with turnout around 5,900–6,400 votes. A Jan. 20 election remains for HD-17 as another vacancy is filled by a candidate in Spanberger’s cabinet.

via Virginia Mercury|
#democrats-retain-majority#house-of-delegates#politics
House GOP Edge Falls to a One-Vote Question in a Narrow New Session
politics1 month ago

House GOP Edge Falls to a One-Vote Question in a Narrow New Session

The House opens with Republicans holding a razor-thin 218-213 margin after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation and Doug LaMalfa’s death; a Texas special election later this month is expected to boost Democrats, further narrowing the GOP edge and making party-line votes hinge on a single defection or attendance, undermining governance as the chamber heads into an election year.

via The New York Times|
#democrats#gop#house-of-representatives
Judge mandates special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court over Voting Rights Act breach
law-and-politics2 months ago

Judge mandates special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court over Voting Rights Act breach

A Mississippi federal judge ordered special elections for the state's Supreme Court after ruling that the current electoral map, which dilutes Black voters' influence, violates the Voting Rights Act. The Mississippi Legislature has until the end of 2026 to redraw the map, with the new elections scheduled for November 2026, following a lawsuit by the ACLU highlighting racial disparities in representation.

via ABC News|
#electoral-map#law-and-politics#mississippi-supreme-court
politics6 months ago

Political Tensions Rise as Texas and California Navigate Redistricting and Democratic Challenges

Texas Attorney General Paxton plans to try to expel absent Democratic lawmakers if they do not return by Friday, but the legal process is complex and lengthy, involving court cases and potential special elections. Democrats have fled the state to block a new congressional map favored by Republicans, leading to a political standoff.

via Politico|
#democrats#expulsion#politics
Three Key Races to Define GOP's Slim House Majority
politics1 year ago

Three Key Races to Define GOP's Slim House Majority

The Republican Party's narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives is being shaped by three undecided races in California and Iowa, as well as the departure of some GOP members to join President-elect Donald Trump's administration. With Republicans holding 219 seats to Democrats' 213, the outcomes of these races will determine the size of the majority. Special elections will be needed to fill seats vacated by members joining Trump's team, adding further complexity to the GOP's slim control in the House.

via CNN|
#politics#republican-majority#special-elections
"Michigan Democrats Secure House Majority in Special Elections"
politics1 year ago

"Michigan Democrats Secure House Majority in Special Elections"

Special elections in Michigan flipped control of the lower house back to Democrats, potentially allowing them to pass legislation protecting voting rights and election administration. Efforts to codify voter protections stalled after Democrats lost their majority last November, but with the election of Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg, legislators could renew those efforts. Michigan voters passed a constitutional amendment enacting election reforms, and the Democratic-controlled state legislature passed legislation to enact the amendment. Measures to protect voting rights and ban prison gerrymandering have been introduced, and a set of bills banning guns at polling places has cleared the state senate.

via The Guardian US|
#democrats#legislation#michigan
"Michigan Democrats Regain House Majority in Special Elections"
politics1 year ago

"Michigan Democrats Regain House Majority in Special Elections"

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.

via Detroit Free Press|
#democratic-majority#democratic-priorities#legislative-gridlock
"Michigan Democrats Secure Full Control of State Government in Special Election Victories"
politics1 year ago

"Michigan Democrats Secure Full Control of State Government in Special Election Victories"

Democrats won two special elections in Michigan, regaining control of the state government. With the House deadlocked, Republicans have pushed for bipartisan legislation, while Democrats are expected to focus on the state budget and legislative agenda, including education and hate crime laws, before the upcoming summer break and November reelections.

via The Associated Press|
#democrats#legislative-agenda#michigan
"Michigan's Special House Elections: Democrats' Chance to Regain Power"
politics1 year ago

"Michigan's Special House Elections: Democrats' Chance to Regain Power"

Michigan voters will participate in two state House special elections to fill vacant seats, which will determine partisan control of the chamber. The races are seen as a referendum on the Democratic trifecta's policies, with Democrats emphasizing reproductive rights and progressive achievements, while Republicans focus on economic issues. The outcomes could potentially shift the balance of power in the state House, where Democrats currently hold a tie with Republicans.

via NBC News|
#abortion-rights#democratic-trifecta#michigan