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Democratic Governors Association: Tom Tiffany STILL Won't Admit 2020 Election Wasn't Stolen
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 19, 2026:
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Tom Tiffany STILL Won't Admit 2020 Election Wasn't Stolen
At a campaign event on Monday, Congressman Tom Tiffany yet again refused to answer whether the 2020 election was stolen, while also endorsing a conspiracy theory-driven investigation of Wisconsin election officials.
After voting against certifying the 2020 election and signing on to a legal brief to overturn the outcome of that year's election, Tiffany is still pushing dangerous and debunked conspiracy theories about the election
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 19, 2026:
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Tom Tiffany STILL Won't Admit 2020 Election Wasn't Stolen
At a campaign event on Monday, Congressman Tom Tiffany yet again refused to answer whether the 2020 election was stolen, while also endorsing a conspiracy theory-driven investigation of Wisconsin election officials.
After voting against certifying the 2020 election and signing on to a legal brief to overturn the outcome of that year's election, Tiffany is still pushing dangerous and debunked conspiracy theories about the electionbeing stolen. Tiffany's comments come just days after a Washington Post report named Tiffany as one of the election deniers who could be responsible for overseeing a battleground-state election in 2028 if elected governor.
"Instead of focusing on how to bring down costs for Wisconsin families, Congressman Tom Tiffany is still parroting harmful lies about a free and fair election six years ago and backing a reckless election power grab that threatens the security of Wisconsinites' private voting data," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "Once again, Tiffany is proving he cares more about doing whatever Trump wants than doing what's right for Wisconsin."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/tom-tiffany-still-wont-admit-2020-election-wasnt-stolen/
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Issues Statement on Texas Senate Race
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on Texas Senate Race
In response to Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate runoff in Texas, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle issued the following statement:
"Republicans are watching $100 million circle down the drain before their eyes as Donald Trump rejects their year of begging him to bail out John Cornyn. While the Texas GOP has been embroiled in a 'bitter,' 'costly intraparty war' that has fractured
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on Texas Senate Race
In response to Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate runoff in Texas, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle issued the following statement:
"Republicans are watching $100 million circle down the drain before their eyes as Donald Trump rejects their year of begging him to bail out John Cornyn. While the Texas GOP has been embroiled in a 'bitter,' 'costly intraparty war' that has fracturedtheir base and left them drained of resources, Democratic enthusiasm has surged to its highest level in decades. James Talarico is building the campaign to win, and Texans will send him to the U.S. Senate in November."
Read more about how Republicans are calling a Paxton nomination the "kiss of death for Republicans on the ticket in November" and could cost "$200 million to $250 million to save Paxton in the general election":
* Punchbowl: "The Senate Leadership Fund, the top GOP super PAC focused on Senate races, urged donors last week to open their wallets to help Cornyn beat back a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, arguing the race could become a costly disaster without immediate intervention. Their message, as laid out in an SLF slideshow obtained by Punchbowl News, is stark -- invest in Cornyn now or go broke trying to elect Paxton next fall. SLF projected it would cost between $25 million to $70 million to help Cornyn win the GOP nomination -- or require $200 million to $250 million to save Paxton in the general election."
* The Hill: "Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is warning that the Texas Senate seat long held by Sen. John Cornyn (R) could flip to Democrats in the November election if the incumbent is defeated in the GOP primary. 'Honestly, if you look at the polling in a general election setting, I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that the seat [flips], depending on who the Democrats nominate'"
* Reuters: "With Republicans defending a narrow Senate majority, a messy Texas primary threatens to turn one of the party's safest seats into an unexpected battleground for control of Congress - a scenario incumbent John Cornyn warns would be the 'kiss of death' for Republicans in Texas."
* POLITICO: "When asked for comment on the race, the NRSC pointed to a memo it circulated to donors earlier this month that said that 'John Cornyn is the only Republican candidate who reliably wins a general election matchup,' and warned 'Paxton puts this seat at risk.'"
* Republicans across the state have sounded the alarm about Paxton's failures of character, with Texas Republicans saying Paxton is a "trainwreck" who is "failing the state of Texas," has "too much baggage," and is "morally unfit to hold office."
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/dscc-statement-on-texas-senate-race/
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Oregon GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Oregon GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Christine Drazan becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Oregon:
"Christine Drazan is a failed candidate whose extreme anti-abortion, MAGA agenda is a dealbreaker for Oregonians. At every turn, Drazan has pushed Trump's dangerous, far-right vision for Oregon - fighting to gut Medicaid and eliminate vote by mail, backing a radical abortion
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Oregon GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Christine Drazan becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Oregon:
"Christine Drazan is a failed candidate whose extreme anti-abortion, MAGA agenda is a dealbreaker for Oregonians. At every turn, Drazan has pushed Trump's dangerous, far-right vision for Oregon - fighting to gut Medicaid and eliminate vote by mail, backing a radical abortionban, and defending his illegal National Guard deployment on Oregon streets. Oregonians need someone who will fight back against Trump, not someone who's spent years doing his bidding. Drazan is completely wrong for Oregon, and the DGA looks forward to making that even more apparent for voters."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-oregon-gop-primary-results/
Democratic Governors Association Chair Beshear Issues Statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Georgia
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Georgia
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia:
"Congratulations to Keisha Lance Bottoms on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia. As Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha's strong executive leadership attracted major employers and new jobs to the state, delivered a historic
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Georgia
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia:
"Congratulations to Keisha Lance Bottoms on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia. As Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha's strong executive leadership attracted major employers and new jobs to the state, delivered a historicraise for police officers and firefighters, and secured significant investments that gave small businesses a boost. Keisha is now running for governor to lower costs, expand Medicaid, protect rural hospitals, defend Georgians' rights, and bring down the cost of housing for hardworking families. While Rick Jackson and Burt Jones have made clear that they will do whatever Donald Trump wants, Keisha will always stand up for what is right for Georgia. We are all in on flipping Georgia blue, and the DGA looks forward to working alongside Keisha to win in November."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-gov-andy-beshear-statement-on-keisha-lance-bottoms-becoming-the-democratic-nominee-in-georgia/
Democratic Governors Association Chair Beshear Issues Statement on Gov. Shapiro Becoming Democratic Nominee in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Pennsylvania
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Pennsylvania.
"Congratulations to my friend Gov. Josh Shapiro on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Pennsylvania. Gov. Shapiro has spent his first term getting stuff done and delivering for Pennsylvanians, creating
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Pennsylvania
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Pennsylvania.
"Congratulations to my friend Gov. Josh Shapiro on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Pennsylvania. Gov. Shapiro has spent his first term getting stuff done and delivering for Pennsylvanians, creatingjobs, making communities safer, and investing in public education.
"He's led through some of the toughest times and brought people together to make life better for working families across the Commonwealth -- all while standing up for our freedoms. Pennsylvanians are lucky to have Gov.
"Shapiro working hard for them, and the DGA looks forward to making sure he can keep leading for Pennsylvania."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-gov-andy-beshear-statement-on-gov-josh-shapiro-becoming-the-democratic-nominee-in-pennsylvania/
Democratic Governors Association Chair Beshear Issues Statement on Doug Jones Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Alabama
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Doug Jones Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Alabama
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Doug Jones securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Alabama:
"Congratulations to my friend Doug Jones on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Alabama. Doug has spent his career fighting to do what is right for the people of Alabama - no matter how difficult. As Governor, he will expand Medicaid,
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Doug Jones Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Alabama
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Doug Jones securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Alabama:
"Congratulations to my friend Doug Jones on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Alabama. Doug has spent his career fighting to do what is right for the people of Alabama - no matter how difficult. As Governor, he will expand Medicaid,drive innovation, lower costs, and ensure that everyone has a fair shot to succeed. After decades of one-party rule that has benefited insiders at the expense of hardworking families, Doug will finally put the state government back on the side of the people of Alabama. Doug has always fought to make Alabamians' lives better, and that is why I am proud to support his campaign."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-gov-andy-beshear-statement-on-doug-jones-becoming-the-democratic-nominee-in-alabama/
DCCC Announces $10.7 Million Raised in April
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces $10.7 Million Raised in April
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April haul brings cash-on-hand for Committee to $73 million
The DCCC raised $10.7 million in April of 2026, bringing total raised for the midterm cycle to $171.3 million, with $73 million cash-on-hand.
"Americans are desperate for relief from rising costs, but all they see coming from House Republicans is billions of taxpayer dollars going towards gilded ballrooms, slush funds to bailout cronies, more tariffs, a never-ending war,
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces $10.7 Million Raised in April
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April haul brings cash-on-hand for Committee to $73 million
The DCCC raised $10.7 million in April of 2026, bringing total raised for the midterm cycle to $171.3 million, with $73 million cash-on-hand.
"Americans are desperate for relief from rising costs, but all they see coming from House Republicans is billions of taxpayer dollars going towards gilded ballrooms, slush funds to bailout cronies, more tariffs, a never-ending war,and cuts to their health care," said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. "Hardworking families across the House battlefield are struggling, angry, and fed up with House Republicans' broken promises. It's this energy and motivation for change that is powering the DCCC and our campaigns with the resources we need to deliver our message of lowering costs, restoring affordable health care, and ending the culture of corruption under Republicans to take back the House Majority."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-10-7-million-raised-in-april/
DC Republicans Spent Nearly $2M to Try and Stop Firefighter Bob Brooks. They Know He'll Win In November.
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DC Republicans Spent Nearly $2M to Try and Stop Firefighter Bob Brooks. They Know He'll Win In November.
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Here's what they're saying about Bob's dominant victory...
Firefighter Bob Brooks decisively won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 7th District despite DC Republicans spending big money to try and stop him.
Pundits and reporters are calling Bob " the perfect candidate for District 7," "a working-class avatar with unusually broad party appeal," and "a model for how
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DC Republicans Spent Nearly $2M to Try and Stop Firefighter Bob Brooks. They Know He'll Win In November.
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Here's what they're saying about Bob's dominant victory...
Firefighter Bob Brooks decisively won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 7th District despite DC Republicans spending big money to try and stop him.
Pundits and reporters are calling Bob " the perfect candidate for District 7," "a working-class avatar with unusually broad party appeal," and "a model for howthe party can win back working-class voters."
The DCCC supported Bob as a Red to Blue candidate early because we know he is going to defeat Ryan Mackenzie in November -a fact even DC Republicans recognize.
See what they're saying about Bob's victory for yourself...
WATCH:
Analyst: "Bob Brooks on the Democratic side in Pennsylvania in that Lehigh Valley seat, casting himself as a fighter for the working class."
Former Rep. Demings: " I do believe that Bob Brooks is the perfect candidate for District 7... Everybody loves firefighters... He just has the absolutely best profile to pull this off in November."
READ:
Cook Political Report : A mysterious super PAC linked to Republicans spent [more than] $1 million to keep firefighter union president Bob Brooks from winning the Democratic primary. But Brooks still won the race by a comfortable 21-point margin.
The New York Times : Get ready to know the name Bob Brooks.
In Pennsylvania's Seventh District, a consummate swing area in a consummate swing state, the winner of a hotly contested four-person Democratic primary was a working-class avatar with unusually broad party appeal. [...] "Democratic primary voters, their elected officials and leaders across the party demand a Democratic Party focused around working people," said Tommy McDonald, a Brooks consultant. "Someone with Bob's profile is going to drive a truck over Ryan Mackenzie at the ballot box," Mr. McDonald added. "A fire truck." NOTUS : T.J. Rooney, the former chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, told NOTUS that Brooks attracted wide party support because he is a working-class candidate. "He's lived the life of a lot of people whose voices are sometimes a little bit drowned out in Washington, so he has many of those things that you need to be elected to high office," Rooney said. "He has a depth of support that's unique and crosses the Democratic divide in a lot of respects."
POLITICO : Brooks had more than just Shapiro in his corner. The blue-collar everyman who worked as a bartender and moonlights as a snowplow driver is being held up by an array of Democrats as a model for how the party can win back working-class voters.
LehighValleyNews : His campaign highlighted his blue-collar credentials and his history of picking up odd jobs -bartender, truck driver and teamster to name a few -to put food on the table. Brooks said the Lehigh Valley deserves a candidate who understands first-hand the struggles too many families fight for increasingly expensive housing, utilities, gas and groceries.
Morning Call : Brooks has drawn frequently on his working class upbringing on the campaign trial -[his mother] Jones raised him as a single mom who bartended to make ends meet, according to his campaign website. She spoke through tears as she celebrated her son's victory Tuesday. "We need someone like him in Washington," Jones said. "Not just because he's my kid. Because he's the right person."
ABC6 : Brooks has excited supporters with his blue-collar bona fides and the chance for him to galvanize working-class Pennsylvanians to support him.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dc-republicans-spent-nearly-2m-to-try-and-stop-firefighter-bob-brooks-they-know-hell-win-in-november/
Brian Fitzpatrick Spent Nearly $400K to Try and Stop Bob Harvie Because He's Scared to Face Him in November
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brian Fitzpatrick Spent Nearly $400K to Try and Stop Bob Harvie Because He's Scared to Face Him in November
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Fitzpatrick is terrified of Harvie. We have the receipts.
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie decisively won the Democratic nomination to face off against vulnerable Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in November... despite Fitzpatrick's desperate attempts to stop him.
Fitzpatrick spent nearly $400K on digital ads and mailers seeking to meddle with Democratic primary voters
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brian Fitzpatrick Spent Nearly $400K to Try and Stop Bob Harvie Because He's Scared to Face Him in November
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Fitzpatrick is terrified of Harvie. We have the receipts.
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie decisively won the Democratic nomination to face off against vulnerable Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in November... despite Fitzpatrick's desperate attempts to stop him.
Fitzpatrick spent nearly $400K on digital ads and mailers seeking to meddle with Democratic primary votersbecause he's terrified of facing Harvie.
Fitzpatrick knows what we know: Fourth-generation Bucks County native Bob Harvie - who has never lost an election in his life and has been touted as " one of the strongest candidates Democrats have ever recruited " in PA-01 - is poised to flip this seat from Red to Blue in November.
In total, Fitzpatrick has already spent a whopping $1.46 million between January 2026 and the beginning of May, "which is the most of any congressional candidate in Pennsylvania."
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin :
"Brian Fitzpatrick lit nearly half a million dollars on fire because he's terrified of facing Bob Harvie in November. His failed attempt to meddle in the primary is a public admission that even Fitzpatrick knows Bob Harvie will beat him in November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/brian-fitzpatrick-spent-nearly-400k-to-try-and-stop-bob-harvie-because-hes-scared-to-face-him-in-november/
