PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * Today, the Arizona State Supreme Court began to hear oral arguments on whether or not the state should ban nearly all abortions by reinstating the 1864 territorial ban. Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party, Yolanda Berjano released the following statement: "Make no mistake, Arizona Republicans have been relentless in pushing for this ban that existed before we were even a sta  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following agency statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * We have a lot of news to share with you, so let's saddle right in! It's Friday, so here's a round up (corral) of what our Arizona Republicans are up to: * Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01): This week, the Wall Street Journal declared that "Arizona is the next Abortion Battleground" and called Rep. Schweikert "[...] one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country in part be  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of the State Supreme Court hearing arguments on Tuesday about Arizona's pre-civil war 1864 abortion ban, the WSJ detailed how Arizona is the next abortion battleground--highlighting progress on getting abortion on the ballot, Arizonans overwhelmingly wanting access to legal abortion nationwide, and Rep. Schweikert's anti-abortion voting record. Wall Street Journal: Arizona Is the Next Abortion Ba  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Today, the Arizona Republic published a new report (https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/15/kari-lake-joined-far-right-network-ahead-of-arizona-senate-run/71884346007/) detailing Kari Lake's "The Kari Lake Show" on a new far-right online network, where she continues to "burnish her credentials with the far right even as GOP leaders have hoped she would focus h  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Friday, Kari Lake congratulated January 6th insurrectionist Owen Shroyer on his release from prison- a sentence he received for attending the violent January 6th insurrection at the Capitol after spending weeks spreading election disinformation and "thinly veiled calls to violence" on his Infowars show. Shroyer hosts "The War Room With Owen Shroyer," which streams on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, the Arizona Supreme Court will begin considering whether the "draconian" 1864 territorial ban on abortion - which Kari Lake supports - will be reinstated. Kari Lake said of the ban, which has no exceptions for rape or incest, that she was "incredibly thrilled that we are going to have a great law that's already on the books [...] it will prohibit abortion in Arizona [...]." In   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced it would hear a case that could further restrict medication abortion - and Kari Lake supports a complete ban on medication abortion. "Kari Lake said herself that her dangerous anti-abortion views 'haven't changed, actually.' Arizonans know Lake still supports banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest, banning medicati  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the fifth episode of Kari Lake's Nightmare Before Christmas, Kari Lake compares her 2022 gubernatorial loss to Donald Trump's 2020 loss, yet again pushing election conspiracy theories over a month after she launched her campaign for Senate. Kari Lake has had her day in court, many of them, and has lost over and over. Her attorneys have been sanctioned for "unequivocally false" claims and could face   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The fourth episode of Kari Lake's Nightmare Before Christmas highlights Lake's continued pushing of election denialism and conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election, which national Republicans have publicly urged her to stop. Kari Lake "just can't help herself" when it comes to election conspiracy theories as her ongoing association with extremists and court losses continue to prove. Let's hit  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the sixth episode of Kari Lake's Nightmare Before Christmas, Kari Lake claims that if she were to accept her gubernatorial loss she'd be giving "really, really evil, bad people a victory that they don't deserve." This Lake Tape comes as the Arizona Republic published a new report (https://azdem.org/icymi-lake-back-on-air/) detailing Kari Lake's "The Kari Lake Show" on a new far-right online network,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Kari Lake continues her pattern of hosting events outside of the state she is running to represent - despite her campaign struggling in Arizona - this time in a grocery store in Naples, Florida to sign books. She will be at Seed to Table, owned by Alfie Oakes who funded a bus that took approximately 100 people to the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Oakes said of January 6th, "[it]   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: This morning, The Daily Beast dropped a bombshell report on Mike Garcia's "curiously well-timed trades" -- and how he blew through ethics violation after ethics violation to keep them out of sight. Particularly egregious was his sale of $50,000 in Boeing stocks mere weeks before his committee released a report detailing the company's role in deadly airliner crashes. This   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * After the U.S. Department of Labor announced that annual inflation has fallen to 3.1 percent, DPG Executive Director Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye released the following statement: "The latest CPI numbers don't lie: Bidenomics is working for Georgia. Month after month, thanks to President Biden and Democrats, Georgians are seeing progress on lower costs, higher wages, and economic op  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 13 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that annual inflation has fallen to 3.1 percent: "Today's CPI report is yet another clear example that Bidenomics is working for Wisconsin families. "Under the Biden-Harris Administration's leadership, inflation continues to fall,  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 15 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023: * * * Today, Democratic Party Chair of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court taking up the Fifth Circuit's decision on mifepristone--a safe and effective medication prescribed by doctors to administer more than half of the abortions in the United States and manage miscarriages: "Make no mistake: as Donald Trump   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of Vivek Ramaswamy's CNN town hall in Iowa tonight, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "Any self-respecting person who had been humiliated as often as Vivek Ramaswamy would have the common sense to stay out of the spotlight, but he just can't seem to get enough of embarrassing himself on the national stage. As his chances of winning the race for the MAG  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 14 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: The Democratic Party of New Mexico announced today that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) approved their 2024 Delegate Selection Plan for the DNC National Convention in Chicago next year. Delegates are elected at a series of county, congressional district, and state conventions held after the New Mexico 2024 presidential primary election or fill one of several "at-large" po  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 12 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: "The process to be on the Florida democratic primary ballot was made publicly available and clearly states that the deadline to submit nominations for the ballot must be submitted to the Secretary of State by November 30, 2023. This is the standard process. The Florida Democratic Party followed its process and the State Executive Committee voted unanimously to send one name, Joe Biden, to the Secretary of  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, New Hampshire Democratic lawmakers held a press conference on Monday to introduce a state constitutional amendment to safeguard the fundamental right to safe, legal, and accessible abortion. Speakers also slammed New Hampshire Republicans for legislation they recently filed to ban abortion after 15 days -- one of the most extreme in the country -- with no exceptions fo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following Weekly Roundup on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * Even as the end of the year is quickly approaching, Michigan Democrats have not stopped working for all Michiganders. In Osceola County, Democrats formed the first county party in nearly a decade to ensure that we are building support from the ground up, all across the state. Governor Whitmer also signed the final piece of the Reproductive Health Act into law - a major step t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer signed the final bill in the Reproductive Health Act package yesterday, cementing broader reproductive rights for all Michiganders on the ten-year anniversary of Governor Whitmer standing up to the MIGOP for restricting Michiganders' reproductive freedom by sharing her own story of being a survivor of sexual assault. For the last decade and beyond, Governor Whi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republicans are adding Mike "Deep State" Rogers, Peter Meijer, James Craig, and Sandy Pensler to their burn book, whacking them for their past votes and being inaccessible to voters. Pensler said the quiet part out loud, criticizing his opponents for running solely because they're bored and "screwed up." Buckle up, we're just getting started in the Michigan Senate Showdown. Here's the latest on the R  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another week of the chaotic Michigan GOP Senate primary, another week of Republicans putting each other on blast. This "aggressive" and "radioactive" intra-party fight will leave Republicans with a nominee who is badly damaged and out of touch with Michigan families. Here's the latest on the "clash" between Michigan Republicans: * Nikki Snyder took aim at "deep state" politician Mike Rogers and whac  more

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, new reporting from the Daily Beast revealed that while multimillionaire Tim Sheehy has been on the campaign trail telling the story of how he "bootstrapped" his company, Bridger Aerospace, building it "from scratch" without "freebies," he's been omitting some important details. Sheehy forgot to mention that he was given at least $600,000 in startup money from his dad and brother for his compa  more

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from HuffPost (https://montanademocrats.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1aa7f723f714b48fd09acb25d&id=bd4d77123e&e=3f7eee82ca) revealed that just before launching his campaign, Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy dumped "thousands of dollars' worth of stock in companies with reported ties to the Chinese Communist Party." Sheehy has invested in a Chinese technology corporation and companie  more

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana Republicans are in disarray following one of the messiest weeks of the GOP Senate primary so far. After the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) attacked Matt Rosendale, Montana GOPers were quick to call out DC Republicans' candidate Tim Sheehy for being a Mitch McConnell yes-man: * The Montana Freedom Caucus called on Steve Daines to condemn the NRSC spokesperson statement hitting Ro  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * As Ron DeSantis travels to New Hampshire today, NHDP spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Ron DeSantis jumped at the opportunity to sign one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country after Trump helped overturn Roe. As Granite Staters continue to face GOP attacks on their reproductive freedoms, the cruel reality is DeSantis and MAGA Repub  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Nikki Haley has been silent on the legislation recently filed by NH House Republicans that would ban abortion at 15 days -- before a woman might even become pregnant -- and makes ZERO exceptions for rape or incest. As she returns to New Hampshire today, here's a question Granite Staters need Haley to answer: If the NH GOP's 15-day ban landed on your desk, would you sign it?  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: 'Tis the season for people to surround themselves with their loved ones and those most important to them, and Joe Lombardo is doing just that by cozying up to his cronies and special interest donors and inviting them to his holiday party. It comes as no surprise that his holiday party is exclusive to his billionaire donors and special interests - Nevada families can stay home. It will surely be an over-  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: More and more Nevada families are being left without roofs over their heads - but don't count on Joe Lombardo to do anything about it. New reporting from the Nevada Current shows how evictions spiked throughout the state after Lombardo vetoed SB335, which would have paused eviction proceedings if a rental assistance application was pending. It's no surprise that Lombardo would veto this vital legislatio  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following the news that six fake electors - including two of Joe Lombardo's close allies - were indicted by a grand jury last week after trying to steal the 2020 election for Donald Trump, Attorney General Aaron Ford made it clear during a press conference yesterday that Nevada could've established statute that directly addresses fake elector schemes - but Lombardo vetoed the legislation. The explanati  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Joe Lombardo's ethics scandal continues to follow him as new reporting (https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/lombardo-spurned-ethics-commissioners-reapplication-ahead-of-major-vote-emails-show) from The Nevada Independent details how he ignored the request of a former member of the Nevada Ethics Commission and well-respected Republican for reappointment and instead appointed two of his cron  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 8 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Yvette Herrell's campaign for New Mexico's Second Congressional District celebrated the endorsement of far-right Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. This endorsement should come as no surprise, given that Yvette Herrell has always been in lock-step with the national GOP. Johnson's support demonstrates his faith Herrell will continue the House GOP's extremist agenda, including a national abo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * In response to Chris Sununu's endorsement of Nikki Haley, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: "No matter how much Nikki Haley or Chris Sununu try to spin Granite Staters, the reality is they're both MAGA extremists who spent years cozying up to Donald Trump. Both Sununu and Haley have signed extreme abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or inces  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: Today, the Ohio Democratic Party announced the sites in which delegates from each of Ohio's congressional districts will be selected for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Ohioans have until December 26, 2023 to submit a declaration of candidacy to run as a delegate. Each congressional district will host a selection site on January 9, 2024 where district level delegates will be sele  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After refusing to file his required financial disclosure for 26 days, Frank LaRose submitted the report late and failed to explain the "highly unusual" and "myster[ious]" six-figure loan he made to his campaign. LaRose has refused to answer questions about the $250,000 loan for months despite claiming in July that he couldn't bankroll his campaign. "Frank LaRose owes Ohioans answers on his latest shady deal and the  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Craig Reidel is bleeding Republican support in the OH-09 GOP primary after denouncing Donald Trump in a leaked phone call, saying "I think he is arrogant" and "a different person than me," then trying to walk those comments back in a pathetic attempt at damage control Friday. After Reidel was caught saying the quiet part out loud about Trump he then quickly released a statement endorsing Tru  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023: * * * Former hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick supports the disastrous 2017 corporate tax giveaway that raised taxes for over 375,000 Pennsylvania families. * * * Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Maddy McDaniel made the following statement: "David McCormick doesn't care that the 2017 tax giveaway raised taxes on working people, as long as   more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023: * * * Following the news that Democrats in Osceola County have formally established a County Party organization and elected new leadership, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "We are incredibly excited to work with Osceola County Democrats in the coming election cycle and I am so thankful for their commitment and hard work to establis  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement after Texas Supreme Court's refusal to allow Kate Cox to obtain emergency life-saving healthcare, forcing her to leave the state: "Right now, Kate Cox is living in an all-American nightmare and MAGA Republican extremists are to blame. It is a draconian reality where a woman is forced to flee the state of Te  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the victory of Houston Controller-elect Chris Hollins: "Texas Democrats were proud to endorse Chris Hollins in the December runoff - and tonight, we congratulate him as Houston's Controller-elect. Chris is a long-time Texas Democrat who has spent his career meeting the moment, fighting for progressive pol  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on Houston Mayor-elect John Whitmire's victory: "It is my honor to congratulate John Whitmire as the next Mayor of Houston. With his legacy as the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, I am confident Mayor-elect Whitmire is prepared to lead Houston - and Houston's working families will be well-served u  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023: Yesterday, the candidate filing period for the 2024 Primary Election closed, and the Texas Democratic Party is proud to be represented on the ballot next year by a broad and diverse group of qualified candidates running for office up and down the ballot in all corners of our state. Running for hundreds of offices from U.S. Senator to Texas Supreme Court to precinct chair - countless Democrats have s  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 15 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * On the first anniversary of President Biden signing Senator Tammy Baldwin's Respect for Marriage Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: "One year ago today, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, codifying the right of all Americans to marry the person they choose, regardless of race or gender. We are gratefu  more