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Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, defeating Republican Lucas Loftin and preventing the GOP from regaining a supermajority in the chamber. Her victory maintains Democratic influence in the Iowa Senate and marks a significant political win for the party in the state.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority, and becoming the first Black woman elected to the chamber, amid a series of Democratic wins that have shifted the state's legislative balance.
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.
Christine Pelosi plans to run for the California State Senate in Sacramento in 2028, focusing on issues like the future of work, women's rights, and making California more affordable amid the AI industry boom, emphasizing her desire to impact state legislation rather than pursuing a congressional seat.
Texans are voting on 17 constitutional amendments, filling vacancies in Congress and the state Senate, with key races in the 18th Congressional District and Senate District 9, amid a low turnout in this off-year election.
A Republican candidate, Jason Dickerson, won a Georgia state Senate seat in a district that saw a surprising Democratic first-place finish last month, highlighting ongoing political competition in the state. Despite Democratic efforts and increased turnout, Republicans maintained control of the seat, with both parties viewing the race as a sign of the political landscape ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
A Democrat, Catelin Drey, won a special election in Iowa, breaking the Republican supermajority in the state Senate and boosting Democratic hopes for future gains in the 2026 midterm elections, despite low voter turnout and Republican criticism of national Democratic efforts.
Democrat Catelin Drey wins a special election in Iowa, flipping a state Senate seat and breaking the Republican supermajority, allowing Democrats to block certain GOP nominations, with her overperformance indicating strong Democratic support in the state.
Democrats in Iowa flipped a Republican seat in a special election, ending the GOP supermajority in the state Senate, with Democrat Catelin Drey winning the Sioux City-area district, signaling a shift in political dynamics in the state.
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, convicted of first-degree burglary for breaking into her stepmother's home, plans to resign by August 4 after completing her legislative duties. Her arrest and conviction have stirred political controversy, with Republicans demanding her immediate resignation and criticizing Democratic support that kept her in office. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the closely divided Minnesota Senate.
California State Senator Josh Newman, a Democrat, conceded his seat to Republican Steven Choi after a contentious election influenced by a powerful labor union, AFSCME 3299, which opposed Newman for not supporting a bill to protect UC worker rights. Despite significant Democratic spending to retain the seat, redistricting and union opposition contributed to Newman's defeat. This marks the second time Newman has lost his seat due to interest group opposition, having been recalled in 2018 over a gas tax vote.
In Wisconsin's recent elections, Democrats successfully broke the Republican supermajority in the state Senate by winning several key races, reducing the Republican seats from 22 to 18. This shift was facilitated by new legislative maps that allowed Democrats to compete in more districts. Despite these gains, Republicans maintained their majority in the State Assembly, though Democrats reduced the Republican majority by 10 seats. The results have set the stage for potential Democratic gains in future elections, with both parties claiming strategic victories.
The Colorado House passed a bill to ban the sale, purchase, and transfer of so-called assault weapons, defining them as certain high-powered, semi-automatic firearms with specific features. The bill does not ban possession but imposes penalties for illegal sales, risking gun shop licenses. The measure now heads to the state Senate, facing opposition from some Democrats and skepticism from Gov. Jared Polis. Supporters argue it's a preventative response to mass shootings, while opponents claim it violates the Second Amendment and won't reduce gun violence.
Arizona state Senator Eva Burch announced her pregnancy and plans for an abortion on the Senate floor, highlighting the impact of the state's abortion laws. Burch, who has experienced difficulties accessing abortion care, hopes her story will change perceptions and dispel misconceptions about abortion. Arizona currently has conflicting abortion bans, and a referendum vote in November will decide whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the state Constitution.
Arizona state senator Eva Burch shared her personal abortion story on the Senate floor to illustrate the impact of the state's abortion restrictions, including mandatory ultrasounds and counseling on alternatives to abortion. Burch, a Democrat and mother of two, emphasized the need for individualized decision-making in reproductive care and called for voters to have a say on abortion rights through a constitutional amendment. Her emotional speech aimed to reach beyond the Senate chamber to connect with Arizonans who have faced similar challenges in navigating reproductive care.