PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: During an interview released today, an Arizona Republic reporter asked Arizona GOP Chairman Jonathan Lines, "Does the Republican Party fear democracy?" That question has been on the minds of many Americans as GOP leaders have worked in recent weeks to undermine the will of voters. North Carolina: Republican operatives are alleged to have collected hundreds of voters ballots and not submitted them to e  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 12 -- The California Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the California Democratic Party (CDP) announced the return of Chris Masami Myers as Executive Director. Myers previously served as CDP Executive Director from 2015-2017 under Chairman John Burton. Myers also served the party in various senior staff roles since 1998, including research director and managing director. "I am pleased that Chris has agreed to return as Executive Director,  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Editorial boards in Michigan and across the country have been slamming Republican politicians in the Michigan legislature for their unprecedented lame duck power grab. New York Times: "Are these political shenanigans norm shattering? Absolutely. They're obnoxious and cynical, too. And it is regrettable that one political party in particular is so insecure about the merits of its ideas -- and the conc  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following a historically successful election cycle, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Brandon Dillon is announcing that he will not seek re-election for another term as state party chair. As chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, Dillon worked hand-in-hand with MDP Chief Operating Officer Lavora Barnes to create and execute an 83-county strategy to increase grassroots engagement and organize local Dem  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 13 -- The California Democratic Party issued the following news release: The California Democratic Party (CDP) today announced that a telephone/fax hotline and email address has been established for any information regarding allegations of workplace harassment or assault by former Party Chair Eric Bauman. "A hotline has been established by independent investigator Debra Hinshaw Vierra of Churchwell White LLP for individuals who have information directly regarding a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Members of the Nebraska Democratic Party's State Central Committee (SCC) on Saturday overwhelmingly approved returning to a Presidential Primary for the 2020 Election. The NDP conducted a Presidential Caucus in 2008, 2012 and 2016. NDP Delegates and Officers acknowledge the benefits of caucuses to build the local party infrastructure and allow same-day voter registration. However, the benefits of allo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, authorities determined the suspicious package delivered to the New Hampshire Democratic Party headquarters yesterday afternoon was ultimately non-threatening and the office has been reopened. Following the discovery of the package, the building was evacuated and two staffers were evaluated as a precautionary measure. NHDP Chair Ray Buckley issued the following statement: "Our immen  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 11 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement: NHDP Chair Ray Buckley issued the following statement: "This afternoon, we alerted authorities immediately upon finding a suspicious package at the NHDP Headquarters. "Several staff members were evacuated and one was treated merely as a precaution. "We are cooperating fully with the authorities and are grateful for all they are doing to ensure our safety."  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Senator-elect Lindsey Williams won her election in November, but because the PA GOP is full of sore losers, they are performing an embarrassing charade in order to cling onto their power. It is clear that the Republican Party cannot win elections based on their own merits, so they have to stoop to subverting the will of the people and flouting the democratic process. Now, news outlets across the c  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Director Sincere Harris issued the following statement: "The people of Pennsylvania's 38th Senate District have spoken. They chose Lindsey Williams to represent them in the Pennsylvania Senate. Senator-elect Williams has not only proven her eligibility, but also her ability to serve in the Senate, and she must be seated promptly on January 1st. "The at  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman made a great show this week about "holding the Saudi Arabia government accountable for its actions" -- but on a resolution that would have actually held Saudi Arabia accountable and ended U.S. military assistance for that nation's war in Yemen, Portman voted no. "Rob Portman is the king of taking credit for legislation and making flowery statements, but when it came down to voting on a bill th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: * * * Today, the Texas Democratic Party extends congratulations to our Project LIFT (Local Investment in the Future of Texas) candidates. Project LIFT works with local party leaders and progressive partners to recruit, train, and support candidates - with a special focus on winning local, non-partisan races. Congratulations to winning candidates: * Yolanda Ford, Missouri City Mayo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement: Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper released the following statement today following remarks from President Donald Trump that if GM moves forward with closing its plant in Lordstown, "It doesn't really matter because Ohio is, under my leadership from a national standpoint, Ohio's going to replace those jobs like in two minutes." "President Trump's dismissal of the devastating impact this plant closure   more