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Washington State Democratic Party: Statement on Stephen Miller Appointed WH Chief of Staff
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 7 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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November 6, 2026
Statement on Stephen Miller Appointed WH Chief of Staff
Seattle, WA - Today, Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement reacting to the firing of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and her replacement by Stephen Miller:
"Rather than learn from the overwhelming statement voters across the country made on Tuesday night to reign in his authoritarian impulses, Trump has fired his Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and replaced her with the architect of his administration's
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SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 7 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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November 6, 2026
Statement on Stephen Miller Appointed WH Chief of Staff
Seattle, WA - Today, Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement reacting to the firing of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and her replacement by Stephen Miller:
"Rather than learn from the overwhelming statement voters across the country made on Tuesday night to reign in his authoritarian impulses, Trump has fired his Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and replaced her with the architect of his administration'smost inhumane policies. Thankfully, Democratic control in the House and Senate ensure oversight of this lawless and chaotic administration. Stephen Miller should know our country and the world are watching as he seeks to double down on the policies that led to the worst Republican electoral performance since Watergate."
The Washington State Democratic Party is committed to advancing progressive policy, empowering the grassroots, and ensuring Democratic victories up and down the ballot. Chair of the Washington Democrats, Shasti Conrad, is the first Indian-American woman to chair a major state party and led the most successful Democratic state party in 2024 and continued that streak in 2025.
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Original text here: https://wadems.org/press/11-6-26-statement-on-stephen-miller-appointed-wh-chief-of-staff/
Washington State Democratic Party: Statement on House Supermajority
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 7 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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November 6, 2026
Statement on House Supermajority
Seattle, WA - Today, Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement reacting to Democratic candidates securing a supermajority in the Washington State House of Representatives:
"Washington Democrats have achieved a supermajority in the State House of Representatives for the first time since the 1948 election. This momentous achievement would not have been possible without the support of our volunteers and authentic candidates
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SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 7 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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November 6, 2026
Statement on House Supermajority
Seattle, WA - Today, Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement reacting to Democratic candidates securing a supermajority in the Washington State House of Representatives:
"Washington Democrats have achieved a supermajority in the State House of Representatives for the first time since the 1948 election. This momentous achievement would not have been possible without the support of our volunteers and authentic candidateswho ran on the issues that mattered most to their communities. For the sixth election cycle in a row, Washington Democrats have expanded our legislative majorities. Now the hard work truly begins to reign in the cost of living, protect the civil liberties of every Washingtonian, and continue building the best state in the nation. Congratulations to the greatly expanded House Democratic Caucus on your victories. We look forward to supporting your efforts to improve the lives of every Washingtonian."
The Washington State Democratic Party is committed to advancing progressive policy, empowering the grassroots, and ensuring Democratic victories up and down the ballot. Chair of the Washington Democrats, Shasti Conrad, is the first Indian-American woman to chair a major state party and led the most successful Democratic state party in 2024 and continued that streak in 2025.
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Original text here: https://wadems.org/press/11-6-26-statement-on-house-supermajority/
DNC: In the States - Historic Blue Wave Sweeps the Nation as Democrats Deliver Victories Up and Down the Ballot
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 6, 2026
IN THE STATES: Historic Blue Wave Sweeps the Nation as Democrats Deliver Victories Up and Down the Ballot
Democrats made history this week while delivering massive victories up and down the ballot as voters across America decisively rejected Donald Trump and Republicans' harmful agenda. In red, blue, and purple districts, working people put their trust in Democrats and our agenda to lower costs, expand access to healthcare, and make life more affordable.
From Texas and Georgia
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 6, 2026
IN THE STATES: Historic Blue Wave Sweeps the Nation as Democrats Deliver Victories Up and Down the Ballot
Democrats made history this week while delivering massive victories up and down the ballot as voters across America decisively rejected Donald Trump and Republicans' harmful agenda. In red, blue, and purple districts, working people put their trust in Democrats and our agenda to lower costs, expand access to healthcare, and make life more affordable.
From Texas and Georgiato Ohio, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa, North Carolina, and beyond, Democrats built a blue wave that swept across the country -- recapturing majorities in both chambers of Congress, flipping governorships from red to blue, securing Democratic trifectas, winning hundreds of state legislative seats, and fracturing Trump and JD Vance's 2024 coalition.
With these historic victories, working families are gaining Democratic champions who will lower costs and deliver for them in public office.
Here's a look at just some of Democrats' victories across the country:
Democrats secured historic wins in battleground Senate races while expanding the map, winning the U.S. Senate with a sizable majority not seen since 2014. Across the map, Democrats won big in deep-red territories, including James Talarico, who became the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Texas since 1988, and Adam Hamilton, who became the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate race in Kansas since 1932.
* In Iowa: New York Times: Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats
* In Kansas: Washington Post: Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race, becoming first Democrat elected to seat in nearly a century
* In Maine: MS NOW: Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine, ending her 30-year Senate career
* In North Carolina: Reuters: Democrat Roy Cooper flips Republican-held US Senate seat in North Carolina
* In Ohio: Associated Press: Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
* In South Carolina: The Guardian: Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998
* In Texas: Houston Public Radio: Democrat James Talarico wins U.S. Senate seat, ending GOP's 32-year Texas statewide winning streak
Despite Republicans' desperate attempt to rig the midterms through gerrymandering, Democrats still swept the House map, holding onto every Frontline seat in a Republican-gerrymandered district and picking up seats in areas redrawn to favor Republicans. Democrats also massively overperformed and won in swing districts across the country, with an estimated 13-point margin of victory in the overall popular vote for House seats, the largest vote share for either party since at least 1976.
* Nationwide: NBC News: Democrats win control of the House of Representatives with a vow to combat Trump
* Nationwide: NBC News: Republicans bet the House on redistricting, but Democrats swept through the seats they targeted
* Nationwide: The Hill: Democrats seize House control from Republicans
* Nationwide: The Atlantic: Republicans Redistricted Themselves Out of Congress
After flipping gubernatorial seats in Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas, Democratic governors will represent a majority of states for the first time in almost two decades. The country will also have the most women governors in history, including Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman ever elected governor, and Gina Hinojosa, the first Hispanic governor of Texas.
* In Georgia: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia governor, a first for a Black woman in US
* In Iowa: Washington Post: Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the state in 20 years
* In New Mexico: Source NM: New Mexico elects Democrat Deb Haaland as first Native American woman governor in US
* In Ohio: The Guardian: Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control
* In Texas: Associated Press: Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas' first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott
* In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Public Radio: Democrat David Crowley makes history, defeats Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor's race
* Nationwide: Stateline: Democrats win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years
Democrats swept state legislative races across the country, securing at least 51 majorities and putting Democrats in control of the majority of state legislative chambers for the first time in a generation. Democrats also flipped 12 legislative majorities, while expanding Democratic trifectas -- which now outnumber Republicans and will make policy decisions to improve the lives of more than 180 million Americans.
* In Arizona: KTAR: Democrats poised to control both chambers of Arizona Legislature for first time in 60 years
* In Georgia: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years
* In Indiana: Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana Dems break GOP supermajority in House, notch Senate wins
* In Michigan: Michigan Advance: Return of the trifecta: Michigan Democrats reclaim full control of state government
* In Minnesota: CBS Minnesota: Democrats take control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature
* In Missouri: Missouri Independent: Democrats flip 16 Missouri House seats, ending Republican supermajority
* In New Hampshire: WMUR: Democrats set to take control of New Hampshire House, Senate
* In Nevada: Nevada Globe: Nevada Democrats Capture Assembly Supermajority, Near Total Legislative Dominance
* In North Carolina: News & Observer: Blue wave: NC Democrats flip state House after 16 years of Republican control
* In Ohio: Cleveland.com: Ohio House Dems break GOP veto-proof supermajority to assist Amy Acton as governor
* In South Carolina: South Carolina Daily Gazette: 'Through the roof': Here's how SC Democrats erased the House's GOP supermajority
* In Pennsylvania: Spotlight PA: Democrats have won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, handing Shapiro a powerful trifecta
* In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Examiner: Democrats win control of Wisconsin Legislature, cementing first Democratic trifecta in 16 years
Democratic attorneys general will now represent the majority of states after voters put their faith in strong candidates and flipped seats from red to blue in Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas. This includes a historic number of female attorneys general, with a total number of 11.
* In Colorado: Colorado Sun: Democrat Jena Griswold is elected Colorado attorney general, defeating Michael Allen
* In Georgia: WABE: Tanya Miller is elected Georgia's first Black woman attorney general
* In Iowa: Iowa Capital Dispatch: Democrat Willems declares victory in race for Iowa attorney general
* In Ohio: Ohio Capital Journal: Democrat Kulewicz claims victory in Ohio Attorney General race after Republican Faber concedes
* In Texas: Houston Chronicle: Nathan Johnson wins Texas Attorney General race, becomes first Democrat to win since 1994
Meanwhile, Tuesday's results showed what we've been seeing all year long -- Trump and Vance's 2024 coalition is broken, and voters are turning to Democrats to make things better in their lives. According to a New York Times analysis of voter trends compared to the 2024 results, Democrats secured a 15-point swing across all voters. The message from voters is clear: No more of Republicans' unaffordable and out-of-touch agenda that enriches billionaires at the expense of working Americans.
* Nationwide: Washington Post: Young voters swung toward Democrats in House races, fueling midterms sweep
* Nationwide: NC Newsline: Black, Hispanic, Asian early voter turnout in North Carolina outpaces 2022 midterms
* Nationwide: Business Insider: Young people swung left in the midterms, and it's in large part because of skyrocketing prices
* Nationwide: Associated Press: Young voters led a sharp shift toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, The AP Voter Poll finds
* Nationwide: Reuters: Latinos, motivated by immigration and economic woes, drive Democratic gains in Republican strongholds
* Nationwide: Reuters: How Democrats expanded the map and won rural America
* Nationwide: CNBC: Voters say the economy drove them to the polls -- and blame Trump for their troubles
* Nationwide: Washington Post: Angry voters in red America will swing the election
* Nationwide: New York Times: Angry Voters Usher in Beginning of the End to the Trump Era
* Nationwide: CNN: Live map: House districts Trump won by double digits shift toward Democrats in midterms
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/in-the-states-historic-blue-wave-sweeps-the-nation-as-democrats-deliver-victories-up-and-down-the-ballot/
Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin On First Administration Official To Resign Following Republicans' Historic Midterm Defeat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
NEW: Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin On First Administration Official To Resign Following Republicans' Historic Midterm Defeat
The White House today announced that Donald Trump's Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has resigned. Dhillon is the first administration official to resign after the midterm elections on Tuesday, in which Trump and Republicans were resoundingly rebuked by the American people.
Dhillon -- one of Trump's former personal lawyers -- upended the
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
NEW: Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin On First Administration Official To Resign Following Republicans' Historic Midterm Defeat
The White House today announced that Donald Trump's Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has resigned. Dhillon is the first administration official to resign after the midterm elections on Tuesday, in which Trump and Republicans were resoundingly rebuked by the American people.
Dhillon -- one of Trump's former personal lawyers -- upended theCivil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue Trump's personal and political agenda, and during her tenure, more than 75% of the division's staff departed. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Dhillon declined to open a civil probe into the fatal shooting of Renee Good, and Dhillon dismissed police reform efforts for police departments in Kentucky and Minnesota after the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Dhillon backed Trump's lies about the 2020 election and when running her private law firm, she launched litigation against multiple states, trying to overturn voter protections.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Harmeet Dhillon will be the first of many Trump-Vance administration officials who resign in disgrace after Republicans were humiliated in the midterm elections this week. Dhillon was an executor of Donald Trump's toxic agenda, leveraging her position to achieve Trump's personal and political interests instead of fighting for the American people. Now that voters have spoken and there's no more denying that Americans are outraged by this administration, Dhillon is fleeing -- but Americans won't forget that she was one of Trump's most loyal foot soldiers."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/new-statement-from-dnc-chair-ken-martin-on-first-administration-official-to-resign-following-republicans-historic-midterm-defeat/
Mich. Democratic Party: Chair Hertel Congratulates Speaker-Elect Puri and House Democratic Leadership
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
Chair Hertel Congratulates Speaker-Elect Puri and House Democratic Leadership
LANSING -- In response to State Rep. Ranjeev Puri being elected the next Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Congratulations to our next Speaker of the House, Ranjeev Puri!
"Ranjeev has admirably led the House Democratic Caucus over the past two years, and under his leadership, Democrats flipped 11 House
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
Chair Hertel Congratulates Speaker-Elect Puri and House Democratic Leadership
LANSING -- In response to State Rep. Ranjeev Puri being elected the next Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Congratulations to our next Speaker of the House, Ranjeev Puri!
"Ranjeev has admirably led the House Democratic Caucus over the past two years, and under his leadership, Democrats flipped 11 Houseseats and have the largest House majority since the 1970's. After two years of dysfunction in the House because of Matt Hall, Speaker Puri will go to work immediately on January 1 to deliver transformational legislation that lowers costs and makes government work for Michiganders.
"I'd like to congratulate the entire incoming House Democratic leadership team, including State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky on her election as Speaker Pro Tem, State Rep. John Fitzgerald on his election as Majority Floor Leader, State Rep. Jennifer Conlin on her election as Majority Whip, and State Rep. Stephanie Young on her election as Caucus Chair. This is a dream team of legislators who will fight tirelessly for the people of Michigan."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/chair-hertel-congratulates-speaker-elect-puri-and-house-democratic-leadership/
DNC Congratulates JoAnna Mendoza on Her Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
DNC Congratulates JoAnna Mendoza on Her Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In response to JoAnna Mendoza's election to the U.S. House of Representatives, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Congratulations to JoAnna Mendoza, the Arizona Democratic Party, and all of the organizers who flipped this seat from red to blue. As a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor and dedicated community leader, JoAnna has a record of fighting for the
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
DNC Congratulates JoAnna Mendoza on Her Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In response to JoAnna Mendoza's election to the U.S. House of Representatives, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Congratulations to JoAnna Mendoza, the Arizona Democratic Party, and all of the organizers who flipped this seat from red to blue. As a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor and dedicated community leader, JoAnna has a record of fighting for thewell-being of all Arizonans. In the House, JoAnna will continue this fight and work to protect healthcare, bring down the cost of gas and groceries, maintain safe communities, invest in childcare, support veterans, and protect public lands."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/dnc-congratulates-joanna-mendoza-on-her-election-to-the-u-s-house-of-representatives/
A Message from the Chair: Idaho Democrats Gain Ground in Big Election Flips
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 6 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: Idaho Democrats Gain Ground in Big Election Flips
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How do you beat billionaire-funded PACs, Republican incumbents backed by corporate donors, and misleading attack ads? Idaho Democrats just showed how.
Democratic candidates flipped six legislative seats in Idaho's most hotly contested districts and came close to winning four more. We made history in Ada County, where Kelceymarie Warner flipped a county commissioner seat and Dotti Owens won her race for coroner. These were our first
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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 6 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: Idaho Democrats Gain Ground in Big Election Flips
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How do you beat billionaire-funded PACs, Republican incumbents backed by corporate donors, and misleading attack ads? Idaho Democrats just showed how.
Democratic candidates flipped six legislative seats in Idaho's most hotly contested districts and came close to winning four more. We made history in Ada County, where Kelceymarie Warner flipped a county commissioner seat and Dotti Owens won her race for coroner. These were our firstcounty-level wins since 2018, making Idaho's largest county competitive again.
Beyond the races we won, Democrats gained ground across the ballot, outperforming previous results in every statewide race, both congressional races, and 67 contested legislative races. In Idaho Falls, our candidate earned 48% against a longtime Republican incumbent, putting a once-safe seat within reach. That progress matters in districts Republicans have long taken for granted.
Our candidates didn't show up in October and expect to earn voters' trust. We've been talking to Idahoans since mid-2025, asking questions and listening. Those conversations helped us focus on voters' concerns: high grocery bills, unaffordable housing, lost health coverage, underfunded schools, and threats to public lands.
We let voters know Democrats support removing the sales tax on groceries, restoring the child tax credit Republicans ended, updating the homeowner's property tax exemption to reflect rising home prices, and ending tax giveaways to the wealthy, corporations, and data centers. We reaffirmed our commitment to protecting public lands, supporting LAUNCH scholarships that lead to good jobs, and making healthcare accessible across Idaho.
While we talked about solutions to real challenges, Republican politicians dusted off their tired playbook of attacking LGBTQ+ Idahoans and bragging about lopsided tax policies that do little for working families. Culture wars don't put food on the table, and those stale Republican talking points are wearing thin with voters.
We still faced steep odds. Democratic candidates pounded the pavement to raise money from people who believed in them, while Republicans counted on corporate PACs, lobbyists, and other special interests. Out-of-state billionaire-funded PACs poured huge sums into misleading attacks against our candidates.
Nevertheless, our ground game met voters where they were. Over the election cycle, we knocked on doors and made phone calls more than 470,000 times.
The result? When the Legislature convenes in January, there will be 40% more Democrats. They'll be ready to cast the kind of deciding votes we have in the past: protecting Medicaid expansion, continuing LAUNCH scholarships that only became law because of Democrats, and preventing more public funds from flowing to private and religious schools while neighborhood schools are underfunded, children with disabilities face limits on therapies, and road projects are canceled because of self-inflicted budget shortfalls.
This is a win for every Idahoan, however they voted.
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/a-message-from-the-chair-idaho-democrats-gain-ground-in-big-election-flips/
