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Politics, Parties, Candidates

Here's a look at documents from politicians, candidates and interested parties

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee : ICYMI - Republicans Reel on the Midterm Map as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play [NYT]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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Sep 18, 2026

ICYMI: Republicans Reel on the Midterm Map as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play [NYT]

New reporting from The New York Times details how "Democrats are bullish" as Republicans "reel" over a midterm map that has Democrats competing in "red states the party has not come close to winning for years." The political environment has "deteriorated so badly for Republicans" that "the battlefield now extends deep into states and districts Mr. Trump carried three times, often by double ... Show Full Article
DFL Party Chair on MPR Politics Friday: Tafoya Stands With Donald Trump
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release:

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September 18, 2026

DFL Party Chair on MPR Politics Friday: Tafoya Stands With Donald Trump

ST. PAUL - Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Chair Richard Carlbom joined MPR Politics this week to discuss the 2026 campaign and the start of early voting in Minnesota.

During the interview, Carlbom addresses Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya's inability to serve as an independent voice for Minnesotans. Carlbom pointed to her record of standing with Donald Trump ... Show Full Article
Minnesota DFL: Be An Early Voter
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 19 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release:

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September 18, 2026

Minnesota DFL: Be An Early Voter

Eligible Minnesotans can vote in the midterm elections beginning September 18

ST. PAUL - Today, Minnesota voters finally have the opportunity to cast their vote for the 2026 midterm elections.

Two years of Donald Trump's corrupt administration has skyrocketed the price of basic goods like gas, groceries, and health care. Minnesota itself was targeted by Donald Trump's federal government as part of his retribution campaign ... Show Full Article
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Dismisses High Gas Prices After He Voted for Iran War This Week
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:

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September 18, 2026

John James Dismisses High Gas Prices After He Voted for Iran War This Week

As gas and diesel prices in Michigan reach record levels this week because of Donald Trump's disastrous Iran War, two-time statewide loser John James dismissed the high gas prices in an interview with WWJ Radio this morning.

When asked his thoughts on gas prices jumping 60 cents this week alone and whether he supports suspending the federal gas tax, James dismissed the high prices and said, "My thoughts ... Show Full Article
Mich. Democratic Party: Fact Check - Mike Rogers Supports Keeping Michigan Gas Prices High as Big Oil Bankrolls His Campaigns
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:

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September 18, 2026

FACT CHECK: Mike Rogers Supports Keeping Michigan Gas Prices High as Big Oil Bankrolls His Campaigns

LANSING -- As Michiganders are paying up to $5 a gallon for gas, Price-Hike Mike Rogers is trying to hide from his record of supporting higher gas prices for Michiganders--but we have the receipts to help clear things up:

* FACT: Rogers voted to increase Michigan's gas tax and said he doubted suspending the gas tax would lower prices while he was in the state Senate.

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Democratic Governors Association: Retail Association of Nevada Dumps Lombardo, Endorses Aaron Ford For Governor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:

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Retail Association of Nevada Dumps Lombardo, Endorses Aaron Ford For Governor

Sep 17, 2026

RAN President: "We Want a Governor Who's Willing to Fight...Help us Lower Costs"

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This week, the Retail Association of Nevada changed course after endorsing Joe Lombardo in 2022 and backed Attorney General Aaron Ford for governor. This is the first time the association has backed a Democrat in recent history, after the Lombardo-Trump agenda has driven up costs, closed businesses, and caused real pain for ... Show Full Article
Democratic Governors Association: Election-Denying Congressman Tom Tiffany Praises Trump's Election Overreach as "Good News"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:

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Election-Denying Congressman Tom Tiffany Praises Trump's Election Overreach as "Good News"

Sep 18, 2026

At a recent campaign event, election denier Congressman Tom Tiffany rolled out the red carpet for Trump's Department of Justice to continue its politically motivated overreach into Wisconsin's elections, saying, "good news, good news, the federal Department of Justice is coming to Wisconsin for this election to make sure that we have election integrity."

Congressman Tiffany's comments, which were ... Show Full Article