TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 5 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried announced the leadership of her Inaugural Committee. The Inaugural Committee will organize events in Tallahassee in the lead-up to, and day of, Nikki's swearing-in as Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on January 8th, 2019. The Chairs of Nikki's Inaugural Committee are Jenni Shaffren and Ben Pollara. Shaffren is Nikki's sister; Pollara is a Miami-  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 7 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement: After the U.S. Department of Labor released the latest jobs and unemployment numbers, DNC Chair and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez issued the following statement: "With lower-than-expected job growth, more proposed tax cuts for the wealthy, and a never-ending assault on Americans' access to health care, Donald Trump and Republicans have kicked working families to the curb. "That's why millions o  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 1 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement: DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: "Today, we mourn the loss of an American patriot and public servant. George H.W. Bush paired his profound sense of personal responsibility with honesty, gentility, and hard work. "In his inaugural address, he said that great nations, like great men, must keep their word. He stated that the Ame  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Doug Ducey yesterday refused to condemn Republican Party officials, both in Washington, D.C. and Arizona, for inciting fear of voter fraud in the days following the November 6 election. Republicans, from Donald Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee to Arizona GOP Chair Jonathan Lines, spent days making baseless charges of voter fraud in Arizona. Doug Ducey said then the allegations wer  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by COO Lavora Barnes regarding legislative Republicans' unprecedented lame duck power grab: "Michigan Republicans know their time in power is steadily coming to a permanent end, and they are reacting the only way they know how: if you can't beat them, cheat them. "From legislation overriding the will of Michigan voters to bills stripping authority from the incoming governor, attorney general, and secretar  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 5 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Bill Gardner was re-elected as Secretary of State for his 22nd term in office. The recently elected State House and State Senate members voted 209-205 to re-elect Gardner edging out his opponent, Colin Van Ostern. NHDP Chair Ray Buckley issued the following statement: "Congratulations to Secretary of State Bill Gardner on his re-election. Secretary Gardner's love of New Hampshire, ou  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 2 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Tom Perez on Hanukkah: "Tonight, millions of Jewish families in America, Israel, and around the world will light their menorahs to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah. The story of Hanukkah is one of perseverance in the face of persecution. It's a testament to the strength of the Jewish faith and the resilience of the Jewish people. And it carries a message of hope that remains as relevant t  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 5 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, State Representative Steve Shurtleff was elected as New Hampshire's next Speaker of the House on a 237-152 vote. Since taking office, Speaker Shurtleff has built a reputation as a fair and conscientious leader, always willing to go the extra mile to help Granite Staters. As House Democratic leader, Speaker Shurtleff led the Democratic caucus with compassion and focus. This proved inst  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 5 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, State Senator Donna Soucy was elected New Hampshire Senate President with unanimous support from the incoming Senate body. Since 2012, Senate President Donna Soucy has represented the 18th Senate district in New Hampshire, which covers Manchester Wards, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and Litchfield. Throughout her tenure in the State Senate, Senate President Soucy has established herself as a biparti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the passing of Former President George H.W. Bush: "Yesterday, we were deeply saddened to hear the passing of former President George H.W. Bush who served this country with humility, dignity, and courage. "A war hero. A congressman. A diplomat. A vice president and president. A Texan. No one can question that President Bush loved a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Last Friday, the State Republican Executive Committee approved a $150,000 salary for chairman James Dickey. Highlights: * The decision comes weeks after a rough midterm election for the Texas GOP, which saw a closer-than-expected U.S. Senate race and the loss of two U.S. House seats, two state Senate seats and 12 state House seats. * A presidential election year in 2020 appears no less daunting for Texas  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement: Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody issued the following statement after first-term Governor Eric Holcomb rolled out a surprisingly light legislative agenda. "Three years in, Governor Holcomb continues to look for legislative layups. While we're glad he's finally at the table regarding an inclusive hate crimes law, his agenda is a cautious, caretaker approach sharply out of sync with the reali  more