BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 9 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry on Sept. 7, 2023, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * This week, Idahoans celebrated Labor Day. It's a moment to spend time with family and friends. It's also a time to reflect on the strides labor movements have made and the work we still have to do. Idaho Democrats believe that if you work hard and do your part, you should be able to get ahead. Unfortunately, Idaho is not delivering on this promise  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 4, 2023: * * * Former National Field Director for the Communications Workers of America and Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party, Yolanda Bejarano issued the following statement celebrating Labor Day: "This Labor Day, the Arizona Democratic Party celebrates our commitment to working people and continues our fight for working-class families in Arizona. With my background as a union organizer  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 7 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following last week's reporting that Blake Masters - rejected last year by normal Arizonans for his dangerous, far out of the mainstream views like praising the Unabomber - plans to enter the Senate race, Arizona Republicans are facing an "ugly primary fight," "collision course," and "volatile match-up." Read more: The Hill: Arizona GOP braces for volatile Lake-Masters match-up (https://thehill.com/ho  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * Following today's Florida Supreme Court hearing on Ron DeSantis' abortion ban, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried shared the following statement: "Make no mistake, Ron DeSantis will sign a national ban on abortion if he becomes president. Today, the Florida Supreme Court - stacked with five of his appointees - held oral arguments on whether or not to uphold the 15-week   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 7 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * Following reports that the City of Lake Worth's commission voted unanimously to make the city a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ Floridians, Chair Nikki Fried shared the following statement: "Commissioners in Lake Worth voted unanimously last night to declare that everyone in their city should feel safe being their authentic selves. This is a huge step in making Florida safe again for all   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 5 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 4, 2023: * * * In recognition of Labor Day, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "We give thanks to unions across Florida for their endless pursuit of fair and just treatment for workers," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Their hard work is under continued attack by Ron and his Republican supermajority, who have worked to dismantle unions and make it more difficult for  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 5 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 4, 2023: * * * In response to the delivery of antisemitic propaganda to homes and multiple neo-Nazi demonstrations across Florida yesterday, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Ron has failed time and time again to denounce neo-Nazis - even when they're chanting "Jews get the rope" in front of his campaign signs," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "He seems more concer  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In response to the appointment of Moms for Liberty Co-Founder, Tina Descovich to the Florida Ethics Commission, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "Ring the alarm bells," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Tina Descovich is nothing but a political puppet for the MAGA Republican Party. When she's not salivating over removing school board members from office on Ron's 'hit list' or orchest  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 8 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Hoosiers interested in representing Indiana as delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago can learn more about the process by attending one of four training sessions from the Indiana Democratic Party this fall. IDP staff and volunteers will hold training sessions in Northern Indiana, Central Indiana, Southern Indiana, and a statewide virtual event on Zoom by October 11. Becom  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 6 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 5, 2023: * * * In commemoration of Labor Day, Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "Today we pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of working Mainers, and celebrate the history of America's labor movement. My dad was a factory worker and Union member. He instilled in me that, as Democrats, we don't leave people behind. The right to organize for fair  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement on Mike Rogers' entrance into the Senate Republican primary in Michigan: "Michigan Republicans' nasty primary will leave them with a badly damaged nominee who is out of touch with Michigan families and will struggle in the general election. MAGA Mike Rogers quit on Michigan nearly a decade ago, but he wo  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 7 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from The Messenger highlights the tension of wealthy out-of-staters who "began buying up real estate in some of the most picturesque areas of the state" and why Tim Sheehy - who moved to Montana less than a decade ago and bought up a private peninsula on Flathead Lake and a luxury chalet in Big Sky - is the embodiment of that change. Read more: The Messenger: Montana Sen. Jon Tester Bets T  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 6 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following memorandum: * * * TOPLINE: Special Election Candidate Jim Guzofski's statements paint a picture of an ultraconservative political fanatic bent on taking New Hampshire women and the LGBTQ+ community back to the Stone Age. His antiquated beliefs would inflict hardship on New Hampshire communities he would represent. OVERVIEW: In extensive video clips of his Religious sermons and posts from a since-deleted  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 8 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following roundup on Sept. 7, 2023: One day after being named in a criminal investigation following allegations of illegally taking over $844,000 in COVID-19 pandemic assistance, Rep. Laurie Sanborn has resigned as chair of a legislative commission charged with studying the impact of new charitable gaming laws. Rep. Sanborn's husband was alleged to have used the ill-gotten money to buy two race race cars and cover  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose owes Ohioans answers about his latest scandal as a new report shows that he is moving the Ohio Secretary of State Office to the same building as his Senate Campaign headquarters, costing Ohio taxpayers over half a million dollars. This new scandal raises a series of questions of whether LaRose is using his government position to benefit his campaign for U.S. Senate. "Frank LaRose is not working for O  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: A new report from the Columbus Dispatch revealed that Matt Dolan is using the leadership PAC he created to financially support GOP candidates to funnel cash to his own campaign consultants instead. In fact, "more than one year after its launch, Ohio Matters has spent more money on Dolan's campaign consultants than candidates." Details on Dolan's "public relations gimmick" follow reports that Dolan is using a "cheap  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2023: Matt Dolan and Frank LaRose are taking heat from Ohioans after reporting showed Dolan is bankrolling his campaign with a too-good-to-be-true "cheap loan" and LaRose tries to "confuse" and "stack the deck" against Ohioans by rewriting the November ballot amendment language to support his political ambitions. Read More: Cleveland.com (https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2023/09/matt-dolans-sweetheart-  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After being named Ohio's biggest loser in August, Frank LaRose is working overtime to try to silence and overrule Ohioans again to support his political ambitions. SHOT: First, Frank LaRose made himself the face of an August amendment designed to benefit special interests and silence Ohioans by making it nearly impossible for voters to amend the Constitution - which Ohioans then resoundingly rejected. CHASER: In t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 5, 2023: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Sharif Street issued the following statement as Ron DeSantis campaigns in the Keystone State: "As Ron DeSantis heads back to Pennsylvania to peddle the same MAGA agenda that has failed Floridians and left working families crushed under skyrocketing costs, the split screen couldn't be starker. Instead of addressing the actual i  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 8 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, far-right Proud Boys leader, convicted seditionist, and David Clarke ally Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the conspiracy to overthrow our democracy at the deadly Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Just weeks before the insurrection, while Donald Trump and his allies were trying to overturn the results of a free and fair election, former Milwaukee County S  more