PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 4: Last night Arizona Democrats shot past total 2016 Primary Election turnout with mail-in early ballots. Early vote turnout is at 36.5% vs 34% from 2016. We are approximately 24,409 votes past 2016 vote numbers. This does not include today's Maricopa County numbers, which are still pending. 2018 primary mail-in ballot numbers have already been surpassed and Democrats are on pace to beat total tu  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 6 by Political Director Quiana Dickenson: * * * Today, Arizona Democratic Party Political Director Quiana Dickenson released the following statement to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: "Our democracy was founded on the sacred right to vote. But year after year, Republicans plot and scheme to create new barriers to the ballot box designed to silence and discount communities  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesman Matt Grodsky: * * * In Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio's former Chief Deputy, Jerry Sheridan, narrowly defeated his former boss for the Republican nomination for Maricopa County Sheriff. Matt Grodsky, spokesman for the Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement: "With the primary race for Maricopa County Sheriff officially concluding tonight, Arizona Democrats reaffirm our commitment  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: For the third time in less than a month, Martha McSally is refusing to answer media questions about her support for Trump public lands nominee William Pendley, a corporate insider who supports selling public lands and pushed for Grand Canyon area uranium mining. Count the three times that McSally has failed to answer questions about Pendley: 1. Roll Call: (https://www.rollcall.com/2020/08/06/after-a-ye  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5 by spokesperson Tyler Cherry: * * * Today, as Doug Ducey and Donald Trump pose for a photo op at the White House, Arizonans continue to suffer from the devastating consequences of their failed leadership. Trump and Ducey's disastrous pandemic response has left Arizona with over 182,000 coronavirus cases and more than 3,900 deaths. Arizona Democratic Party spokesperson Tyler Cherry released the fo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3: With the primary one day away, it is worth reminding Arizonans that three of the five seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission will be decided in this year's November election. The commission regulates Arizona's electric, water, and gas utilities. The panel is currently dominated by Republicans, but that could all change this November. The only Democrat on the commission is Commissioner San  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Arizona Democrats are outperforming 2016 early primary ballot returns in every county. While Democrats have increased their voter turnout percentages in all 15 counties, the same cannot be said for the AZGOP. So far Republicans are seeing 8 counties perform in the negative. Democratic Early Ballot Return Percentages 2020 vs. 2016: * Apache +9.12% * Cochise +14.39% * Coconino +12.76% * Gila +5.74%   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Misleading tweets from Martha McSally cannot rewrite history on her months-long failure to stand up for Arizonans and extend enhanced jobless benefits for Arizonans who lost work due to the pandemic. McSally repeatedly failed to stand up for Arizonans and push her party leaders and secure an extension -- guaranteeing a devastating benefits cut this week for hundreds of thousands of Arizonans. MCSALLY C  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just like 2018, Martha McSally can't escape her health care record. And ahead of today's primary election - 91 days out from Election Day 2020, and in the middle of a pandemic - McSally is still standing by her party's lawsuit to eliminate pre-existing condition coverage protections. Weeks before her 2018 loss, McSally warned that she was "getting my ass kicked" over her health care record. But rather t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Energy and Natural Resource Committee member Martha McSally still won't oppose Trump Bureau of Land Management nominee William Pendley, even though Arizona conservation groups are sounding the alarm on Pendley, who has pushed the sale of public lands and even sued to open up the Grand Canyon area to uranium mining: AZ Mirror: Ariz. conservationists sound alarm over Trump pick to head public lands bureau  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 5: In a desperate move straight from the national "Senate GOP Strategy" playbook on how to act as a losing U.S. Senate candidate, Martha McSally today followed fellow vulnerable incumbents in Maine, Iowa, Montana, and North Carolina by demanding a series of seven general election debates -- a "tactic that incumbents turn to only in times of peril." As a KTAR radio commentator observed yesterday o  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today Rep. Schweikert gave an interview where he attempted to obfuscate the truth regarding his misconduct. Last week the House unanimously reprimanded him for 11 separate ethics violations, and Schweikert now has to pay a $50,000 fine. But that hasn't stopped him from trying to pass the blame onto others. While Schweikert may have convinced himself that others are at fault, the facts speak for themselv  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 4: Today, as Joe Biden unveiled his agenda for the Latinx community, State Senator Martin Quezada called out Donald Trump's failed record with Latinos in Arizona and across the country. "Arizona's Latinos are experiencing firsthand the consequences of Donald Trump's failures as we grapple with his catastrophic coronavirus response. I've witnessed the results of his failed leadership up close as a  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 6: According to CBS5, Doug Ducey and Donald Trump's taxpayer-funded photo op at the White House yesterday "looked a little like a celebration before the actual victory," given that the Arizonans are still feeling the devastating consequences of their failed pandemic response. CBS5 reported that it was "all smiles at the White House," despite the Maricopa County Medical Examiner reaching a "grim m  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 6: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit today to the Buckeye State, the Ohio Democratic Party held a virtual roundtable with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Cleveland City Councilman Blaine Griffin and United Steelworkers Local 979 President Dan Boone to highlight the president's failed policies and broken promises to working Ohioans. From Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur: "Donald Trump kicked off his 2020 campaign in my hom  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4 by spokesman Matt Grodsky: * * * Arizona Democratic Party spokesman Matt Grodsky released the following statement in response to Mike Pence's Arizona tele-rally today and upcoming visit to Tucson and Mesa next Tuesday: "Nothing Mike Pence says at his tele-rally today or his photo-op next week will change the fact that his boss's failed pandemic response has tanked our economy and forced millions   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following Statement on Aug. 7 by spokesperson Tyler Cherry: * * * Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July jobs report, which revealed that 16 million Americans are still out of work and the unemployment rate remains above 10%. Despite this, Donald Trump and Republicans failed to extend and are still trying to cut enhanced unemployment insurance that hundreds of thousands of Arizonans who lost work due to t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following joint news release on Aug. 6: The Democratic Party of Georgia and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee today filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Secretary of State and county governments that administer elections to address the long lines that have plagued elections - including the June 9th primary that was called a "complete meltdown" - and threaten to disenfranchise voters in November. In addition to the DPG   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 4: Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia announced that it is filing a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics against Congressman Doug Collins for his repeated use of footage from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for political purposes as part of his Senate campaign, a direct violation of House rules. On multiple occasions, Collins has misused footage of House floor p  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement by Executive Director Scott Hogan: * * * After the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest state unemployment figures, Democratic Party of Georgia Executive Director Scott Hogan released the following statement: "Donald Trump's leadership failure is devastating our economy and costing Georgians our health, jobs, and for far too many, their lives. "In addition to passing 200,000 confirmed co  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 3: Last night, Gwinnett County Schools reported that as Georgia approaches back to school, 260 school employees have tested positive for the coronavirus or are in quarantine due to exposure. Gwinnett County has one of Georgia's highest rates of COVID-19, with 17,781 positive cases and nearly 2,000 hospitalizations due to coronavirus. This latest surge of new cases comes as Trump gambles with c  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Once again, Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are heading out of town for the weekend after failing to pass any needed relief while the US economy continues to face its "worst quarter on record" and coronavirus cases surge across Georgia. Instead of working to provide aid to Georgia families, Georgia Republicans have spent their time attacking expanded unemployment relief while the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: After GOP infighting let expanded unemployment relief expire last week, Senate Republicans are rushing to point fingers over their failure to pass even the most basic aid package. Here's the reality: Instead of trying to find a way to extend expanded aid for unemployed workers, Georgia Republicans spent the past few weeks slamming expanded unemployment insurance while the economy had its "worst quart  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Unelected "political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler is out with a new ad today attacking her Republican opponent Congressman Doug Collins for voting for a tax increase and claiming she "never voted for a tax increase and never will" after spending weeks decrying the WNBA for "trying to add more politics to sports" - except she herself has supported both. As the AJC reports, "in 2012, [L  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 3: Following this weekend's coverage of her interview with a white supremacist-linked pundit, unelected "political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler is today facing a new Forbes report on her "minefield" of ethics issues that make her "a walking conflict of interest " and "a poster child for Washington swampiness." So far, Loeffler's efforts at "following the Trump playbook" to combat her gro  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 5: After the latest round of Republican infighting in Washington let expanded aid expire for millions of unemployed workers, Senator David Perdue has a new ad today trying to claim credit for relief programs. The reality? Perdue previously claimed he had to "hold my nose" to vote for the same legislation he's now touting -- and that he "personally opposed" critical parts of the bill like direc  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 5: SHOT: Today, Senator David Perdue doubled-down on his record downplaying the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak (and attacking needed relief for out-of-work Georgians), claiming that, "this is the best economic turnaround in U.S. history." CHASER: The US economy just reported its "worst quarter on record," and Georgia ranks last in economic recovery with hundreds of thousands of Georgians   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 7: SHOT: Today, Senator David Perdue doubled-down on his record downplaying the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak (and attacking needed relief for out-of-work Georgians), claiming that, "this is the best economic turnaround in U.S. history." CHASER: The US economy just reported its "worst quarter on record," and Georgia ranks last in economic recovery with hundreds of thousands of Georgians   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: According to a survey from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), "18% of child care centers in the U.S. have closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Another 9% of licensed centers run out of family homes have closed." In Georgia, the numbers are even higher: 40% of child care centers have closed due to COVID-19, and 24% of family-run centers have closed. "  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: With Georgia's Republican Speaker of the House David Ralston joining a growing bipartisan chorus calling for more federal aid to the states, Senator Kelly Loeffler still won't commit to greater relief for state and local governments. Ralston recently wrote to both Loeffler and Senator David Perdue asking them to push for additional federal aid to state governments. But even after Georgia had to slash  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 5: Ahead of Vice President Pence's trip to Clearwater today, the Democratic National Committee is launching a digital ad campaign in The Tampa Bay Times, highlighting Trump's failed coronavirus response. The Tampa Bay Times reaches voters in Clearwater, where Pence is set to visit today for a "Faith in America" Tour event. Additionally, today at 11:30 AM EDT, the Florida Democratic Party will host  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 7: As the United States celebrated the 55th anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Democrats highlighted the ongoing fight for free and fair voting access and called out Donald Trump and Republicans' voter suppression efforts across the country. See for yourself: In Arizona: Arizona Democratic Party Political Director Quiana Dickenson: (https://azdem.org/arizona-democratic-party-  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Philip Shulman: * * * Donald Trump's presidency has been propped up by his attacks on people of color and exploited the most racist elements of our society. He has continuously pushed policies that harm the Latinx community on everything from health care and the economy to his heartless immigration policy. Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following s  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 5: Today, ahead of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos' closed door virtual event to speak with the Tampa and Orlando chapters of the Federalist Society, Orlando County Classroom Teachers Association president Wendy Doromal is speaking out against Trump administration's failure to put students, teachers, and families' safety first and its threats to withhold federal funding from schools that don't reop  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement by Treasurer Jason Esteves: * * * This morning, as Joe Biden releases his agenda for the Latino community, Democratic Party of Georgia Treasurer Jason Esteves released the following statement: "Latino families have been hit hardest by Donald Trump's dangerous rhetoric, divisive policies, and failed leadership. Since his first days on the campaign trail, Trump attacked Latino Americans and our immigrant   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: This morning, Georgia Democrats hosted a virtual press conference to call out Trump's dangerous record for Latinx Georgians, and his failed response to the coronavirus pandemic that has now resulted in nearly 200,000 Georgia coronavirus cases, and 3,921 coronavirus deaths. "Since his first day on the campaign trail back in 2016, Donald Trump has attacked Latino Americans and our immigrant communities  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: It took just 50 days for Indiana Republicans to break their commitment not to cut school funding. Now, as teachers, students and parents grapple with rebooting instruction during a global pandemic, the Indiana GOP are weaponizing a 15% budget cut. June 17 IBJ Indiana's K-12 schools won't face state funding cuts, Holcomb says (https://click.ngpvan.com/k/18583266/233146060/-1247507473?nvep=ew0KICAiVG  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Todd Rokita knows better than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After he was called out for failing to wear a mask or maintain six feet of social distance, Todd Rokita said he has his own approach, and - the kicker -- it's safer. From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Rokita jabbed over no masks "Coincidentally, Rokita was tested for COVID-19 a day later in preparation for a specific me  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 8 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 7 by Chair Vicki Hiatt: * * * Yesterday, news surfaced that Kansas Speaker Ron Ryckman was hospitalized for COVID-19 in July. Shortly after being discharged from the hospital, Speaker Ryckman attended a State Finance Council Meeting with other Legislators and the Governor; however, Speaker Ryckman and his staff only disclosed information pertaining to his diagnosis with Republican colleagues, intention  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 6 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 4: It's Election Day in Kansas and Republicans statewide will have to choose between eleven bottom-of-the-barrel candidates to face off against presumable nominee Dr. Barbara Bollier in the general election. While GOP candidates have been locked in a scorched earth, race-to-the-bottom primary, Dr. Barbara Bollier has built a powerful, bipartisan campaign focused on issues such as affordable health c  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Kathleen Marra: * * * Following the announcement that Maine Republican lawmakers once again denied a proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Sara Gideon to reconvene the Legislature, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra released the following statement: "Republican lawmakers have once again made it crystal clear that they're more interested in political posturing than miti  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 8 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 7: New reporting from The Hill reveals that Donald Trump's attempts to paper over the damage his disastrous trade policies have inflicted on Maine's vital lobster industry are falling flat. Despite pledging to "lift restrictions" for Maine's lobster industry, Trump's actions haven't "helped the Maine fisherman at all." While lobster hauls increased throughout President Obama's time in office, Trump's  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 8 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 7: In an interview on Fox News Radio yesterday, Senator Susan Collins dodged again when asked whether she believes Donald Trump deserves a second term in the White House, saying that she's "tried to stay out of presidential politics." LISTEN: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myEYUlr5RpA). Yesterday's evasive maneuver was far from an isolated incident. Senator Collins has spent the last 600 days refu  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump has repeatedly broken his promises to stop the flow of manufacturing jobs overseas, adopting policies that have made it easier for his wealthy donors to offshore jobs even as he proclaims that he "believes in two simple rules: Buy American and hire American." Trump has repeatedly pledged that under his administration, more products would be made in the US. He's signed a series of executive orde  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: One of the most important tools that Donald Trump has wielded in his unprecedented assault on our nation's bedrock environmental protections has been appointing people with dangerous anti-environmental views to direct policy in the executive branch, and Senator Susan Collins has been with him nearly every step of the way. Since Trump took office in 2017, Collins has voted to confirm a veritable clown car of   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 8 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, the Senate Republican Campaign Committee (SRCC) announced a series of in-person fundraisers with registered lobbyists and their clients during the month of August, just days after blocking the Legislature from reconvening for a special session, tentatively scheduled for August. Furthermore, We the People PAC, a group associated with three House Republican lawmakers, is hosting a fundraiser on Augu  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 5 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Four More Years PAC, a group founded "to help re-elect President Trump," launched a series of digital ads in support of Senator Susan Collins. But even as she's receiving support from pro-Trump PACs, Trump Victory Staff are campaigning for her on the ground in Maine, and Donald Trump himself has said he's "100%" behind her reelection, Collins has spent the last 597 days refusing to say whether she  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Senator Susan Collins has helped Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell in their mission to overhaul the federal judiciary with right wing judges, she's voted to install numerous judges with alarming anti environmental records and positions. Perhaps the most dangerous anti-environment justice that Senator Collins has voted to confirm is Brett Kavanuagh, who has frequently questioned the Environmental Protectio  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from ProPublica has uncovered how the revolving door between Senator Susan Collins' office and K Street helped create a carveout in the Paycheck Protection Program that allowed large hotel chains to secure up to $1 billion dollars in PPP loans. Senator Collins took credit this spring for securing the loophole that allowed large hotel and restaurant chains to tap into the PPP, but new disclosur  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 8 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 7: Yesterday, Senator Susan Collins reaffirmed her support for Trump's tax policies in an interview on Fox News Radio-pointing to the 2017 GOP tax bill as a key example of her policy overlap with the president. But what Collins didn't mention was that the tax plan she supported gave billions of dollars in tax breaks to her corporate donors and the ultra wealthy-while increasing the burden on Maine fam  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: When Senator Susan Collins joined the Senate in 1997, a vial of insulin cost $17. Over the course of Collins' 24 years in Washington, insulin prices have surged to $300 per vial. WATCH: (https://twitter.com/MaineDems/status/1291057287981916160?s=20). Senator Collins' failure to take meaningful action to curb the skyrocketing cost of insulin has led members of the Type 1 Diabetes community in Maine to call   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 5 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 4: Today, as Vice President Biden announced a sweeping agenda for the Latinx community to ensure that everyone has a chance to join the middle class, including Latinx people, Donald Trump's assault on Latinx Americans came into sharper focus. From day one of his first presidential campaign, Trump has sought to cast Latinx people as less than American, a strategy he's continued throughout his presidenc  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Senator Susan Collins and the NRSC just launched desperate new ads decrying the influence of outside money in Maine politics and misleading Mainers about Sara Gideon's record. But like always, she neglected to mention the millions in dark money being spent on her behalf and her history of voting to block efforts to get dark money out of politics. Senator Collins has benefited from more than $4 million in da  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Lupe Ramos-Montigny, Michigan State Board of Education member: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Michigan State Board of Education member Lupe Ramos-Montigny on Joe Biden's recently released Latino agenda: "I am proud to see Joe Biden release an agenda dedicated to lifting up Latino families and creating a level playing field for all our communities. "T  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5 by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the over 1 million Michiganders who voted in Democratic primaries yesterday, setting a record for August primaries. The record setting turnout comes after Michigan Democrats also set a turnout record in the March presidential primary. "Yet again, Michigan Democrats h  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 7 by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. "Fifty-five years ago today the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. Often described as the most successful piece of civil rights legislation, it provided nationwide protection for voting rights for every American. Seve  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters continues to fight on behalf of Michiganders everywhere this week, whether it's calling on Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to stop playing political games and put Michigan families first in the next round of COVID relief funding or pressing FEMA to open a federal disaster relief fund for schools. Read below on Gary's work for Michigan this week: GARY VOTES IN PRIMARY A  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Gary Peters continues to fight for Michigan this week, launching an investigation into recent mail delays to make sure Michiganders can count on reliable service from the USPS, including receiving social security checks, paychecks, and lifesaving prescription medicines. MSNBC: Sen. Peters launches investigation into postal service slowdown (https://www.msnbc.com/all  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 4: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Gary Peters today joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss his efforts to hold Trump's U.S. Postmaster General accountable for reported delays in mail service, protect vote by mail and the United State Postal Service, and ensure that Michigan's primary election is safe and accessible for Michiganders across the state. Last week, Gary and his colleagues pressed  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yet again, Donald Trump's erratic trade wars are threatening Michigan automakers as he re-imposes a 10% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada. The latest attack on Michigan manufacturing is expected to "place American Automakers at a competitive disadvantage with our global competitors, while hurting... hundreds of thousands of workers." The move is also expected to undermine the USMCA trade agreemen  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3: As Michiganders from across the state cast their ballot for tomorrow's August 4th primary election, here's what they're reading about U.S. Senator Gary Peters' record of effectiveness in delivering results and priorities for his second term. WWMT: Look at the races: Two veterans vie for one U.S. Senate seat in Michigan (https://wwmt.com/news/election/look-at-the-races-two-veterans-vie-for-o  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Tuesday's primary results continue to show increased enthusiasm among Democrats heading into November. The August primary comes on the heels of record turnout in March's presidential primary that saw turnout increases in all 83 counties across the state. This turnout shattered the Democratic record by 30 percent. Stats from Tuesday's primary: * In absentee voting alone, over 1.6 million Michi  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news on Aug. 4: Last Friday, WXII broke the news that Democrat J.D. Wooten, running for NC Senate District 24 in Alamance and Guilford counties, used a VA home loan program to buy a rental property. The VA loan program makes it easier for veterans to buy a home by offering special loan terms not available to the general public. To prevent abuse of the program, borrowers are required to use these loans fo  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 3 by Chair William McCurdy: Today, Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law Assembly Bill 4 to expand safe voting practices during emergency situations including the ongoing pandemic. As COVID-19 cases in Nevada continue to spike, Nevada Democrats worked quickly to provide more options for Nevadans to vote safely after Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announced the state will move forward with a sta  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4 by Nevada State Assemblywoman Selena Torres: * * * Today, Vice President Biden released his agenda for the Latino community. In contrast, Donald Trump has spent the past four years demonizing immigrants and holding back progress for Latinos. Nevada State Assemblywoman Selena Torres released the following statement: "From the campaign trail to the White House, Donald Trump has relentlessly atta  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by ex-Nevada Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's latest tweet criticizing legislation aimed at expanding voting options ahead of the November election: * * * "Donald J. Trump has no integrity and no scruples. That's why he's lying about our state leaders and threatening a bogus lawsuit simply because Demo  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy II released the following statement addressing Donald Trump's tweet threatening litigation in response to Nevada Democrats' efforts to pass voting laws that protect Nevadans' constitutional right to vote and meet the realities of this pandemic. * * * "This morning, Trump uplifted a tweet from failed gubernatorial candidates and Nevada Trump Campaign Co-C  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: As data continues to come in from Tuesday's Primary Election, it has become increasingly clear that Arizona Democrats expanded on their turnout margin from 2016 and made notable gains that have set them up for a historic November. Here are key takeaways: Democrats Won The Early Vote Battle: Early vote turnout combined with same-day voting now brings the total percentage to 40% vs 34% from 2016. Total   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4 by Chair Letizia Ortiz: * * * Following today's release of Vice President Biden's plan to advance equity for Latinos in New Hampshire and across the United States, Letizia Ortiz, chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Latino Caucus released the following statement regarding how Donald Trump has blocked N.H. Latinos' progress as president: "Since the beginning of his political ca  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Senator Tillis launched a desperate new attack today, going negative direct to camera for the first time this cycle by parroting misleading claims similar to ones TV stations across the state have already decided they won't air. Yet as Tillis launches desperate attacks on a North Carolina small business receiving PPP loans, he still won't comment on a new analysis showing that millions of dollars   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 6: Last night, Senator Tillis *again* tried out a new answer for his opposition to Medicaid expansion, saying that he'd be open to a ballot measure to expand Medicaid. That's left us with one big question for Senator Tillis: how would he vote on Medicaid expansion if it was on the ballot? There's one glaring problem with Tillis' new dodge: the bill Senator Tillis passed as Speaker of the Ho  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: As Vice President Joe Biden released his agenda to empower Latino Americans, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is highlighting Donald Trump's failures for North Carolina's Latino community. According to the state Department of Health and Human Services, Latinos currently account for 55 percent of Mecklenburg County's coronavirus cases even though they make up just 14 percent of the county populatio  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, the New York Times reported that millions of dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program designated for small business relief "flowed to China" through subsidiaries of state-owned or invested firms operating in the U.S, a bombshell revelation that puts Senator Tillis in a very awkward position. Tillis and his Washington allies have repeatedly attacked a North Carolina small business  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5 by Chair William McCurdy: * * * Last night, Donald Trump's campaign filed suit against Nevada's Secretary of State. It is an escalation that comes after days of Trump and Republican's misinformation and outright lies about Assembly Bill 4. But while Trump badgers, Nevadans are dying. Nearly 900 Nevadans have died from coronavirus since March. In the last twenty-four hour cycle alone, cases of coro  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair William McCurdy: * * * On the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, it is important to take pause to consider how far this country has come, and how far we still have to go. Last year, on the House floor, the late Congressman John Lewis cautioned "our work is far from finished." While the House passed a bill to reinstate federal oversight of state election laws stripped away from the Voting Ri  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican candidates for the Ohio House and Senate are desperately trying to hide from their connections to indicted former Speaker Larry Householder and his alleged criminal conspiracy -- but the trail of contributions and campaign help is there for anyone to see. And now that Householder has been sidelined and his dirty money scheme has been revealed, the Ohio House GOP's campaign arm is pleading poverty. Meanwh  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The Ohio Democratic Party's lawsuit to allow Ohio voters to request an absentee ballot electronically is ironically drawing fire from someone who has spent years saying he supports allowing online ballot requests - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. "This lawsuit is actually trying to do what Frank LaRose has publicly said he wants to see done, so it's more than strange that he would now oppose this lawsuit," sai  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: During his tenure as House Speaker, Larry Householder and his alleged criminal enterprise worked hand in hand with the Ohio Republican Party, which received significant financial support from the indicted lawmaker and helped to circulate hacked info to benefit a Team Householder candidate -- and now the state party is taking over the smoldering embers of Team Householder. "Ohio GOP candidates across the state are ru  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: One year after the mass shooting in Dayton, it's apparent the main obstacle to reform was the Republican-led legislature and indicted former Speaker Larry Householder, who followed the lead of a dark-money group that threatened to leave "political bodies lying all over the ground" if legislation were enacted. "It's been one year since the devastating mass shooting in Dayton, and still nothing has been done by the GO  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4 by Chairman David Pepper: * * * In response to Vice President Joe Biden releasing his agenda for the Latino community, the Ohio Democratic Party today released the following statement from Chairman David Pepper: "While Joe Biden has a plan to lead, Donald Trump continues to break his promises to Latinos in Ohio and across the country. For three and a half years, his dangerous rhetoric and agenda have   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 4: Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, today called on Tulsa Mayor Bynum to lead with transparency. Speaking about the city's back-and-forth decision on allowing and then removing the Black Lives Matter painting from a city street, Andrews said, "As I understand it, the mural was painted without permission. Likely, the artists were caught up in the momentum of the nati  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Today, in honor of the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and the enduring legacy of Congressman John Lewis, Democratic Party of Georgia (DPG) leaders spoke out against Republican voter suppression, and called for a renewed Voting Rights Act to honor John Lewis' legacy and guarantee the right to vote for every American. DPG Chairwoman Nikema Williams said: "Georgia Democrats know,   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 6 by Vice-Chair Senator Sharif Street: * * * 55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson to combat institutionalized racism at the ballot box and to help realize the full promise of the Constitution for all voters. In the decades since, far-right extremists -- like Donald Trump -- have worked to erode that progress. "55 years ago today,   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 7 by spokesperson Andres Anzola: * * * Today, the Bureau of Labor statistics released its July jobs report which exposed that over 16 million Americans are still out of work and the unemployment rate remains above 10 percent. "The coronavirus crisis has spiraled out of control. Nearly 160,000 Americans have died, another 54 million have filed for unemployment, and our economy is in a h  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 7: 55 years ago yesterday, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson to combat institutionalized racism at the ballot box and to help realize the full promise of the Constitution for all voters. In the decades since, far-right extremists -- like Donald Trump -- have worked to erode that progress. Check out what local leaders had to say about Trump's attacks on   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump promised that he would create more opportunities for the Latino community, but he's broken that promise time and again throughout his tenure, culminating in his disastrous COVID-19 response. Here's how he's failed to honor his promises to Pennsylvania Latinos: Trump repeatedly promised that he'd deliver jobs and grow wages for Latinos in Pennsylvania and around the county. Under his wa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4 by spokesperson Andres Anzola: * * * Today, Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a bold plan to advance equity for Latinos in America. This leadership is a stark contrast with Donald Trump, who has actively sabotaged progress for Latinos in Pennsylvania. "From his very first speech as a presidential candidate, Donald Trump has ruthlessly attacked the health, safety, and economic wellbei  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Arizona Democrats are on the path to a historic November election. Last night, Arizona Democrats crushed 2016's total voter turnout results with mail-in ballots alone and kept building from there throughout election day. Early vote turnout now stands at approximately 38% vs 34% from 2016. It is indisputable, Democrats soundly beat Republicans in early voting numbers. Total Democrats Voting (Prior to Ele  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 3 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a pattern suggesting her campaign "has had trouble attracting supporters outside a tight circle of Maine Republicans," new reporting in Salon has revealed that Senator Susan Collins' campaign has featured testimonials from more than 20 people with close ties to the Maine GOP or Collins' office without disclosing their connection to the Senator - including a former state senator in her latest television ad  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the results of the primary for the U.S. Senate: "The choice in this race could not be more clear: Senator Gary Peters, who has a proven record of actually getting things done for Michigan and John James, a failed politician who spent most of his first year as a candidate fundr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The Tennessee Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Mary Mancini: * * * "Democrats across Tennessee showed up at polls to make sure their voices were heard loud and clear this election and we are excited by the strong slate of candidates they chose to represent the Democratic Party on the ballot this November. "I want to thank every candidate, campaign manager, organizer, staffer, and volunteer who worked tirelessly during the primary. T  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 5 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 4: As Betsy DeVos held a closed door event with the Wisconsin Federalist Society, WEAC President Ron Martin, La Crosse Teachers Jesse Martinez and Tammy Gruen, and Wisconsin College Democrats Chair Cecilia McDermott called out herand Donald Trump's inability to lead during this crisis and callous attitude toward the public education system. As local school districts and teachers are left in the dark a  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 8 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 7 by spokesperson Philip Shulman: * * * On the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: "Today we honor the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis with an eye towards the unfinished work to protect the right to vote across Wisconsin. Republicans in Wisconsi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 4 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed that Wisconsin's April Election did not contribute to the spread of coronavirus. Despite the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's fear-mongering and irresponsible hyperbole, even fundraising off of a potential spike in deaths of their fellow Wisconsinites, there was not a spike in cases or deaths. Wisconsin proved that with   more