ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 16 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Maya Rockeymoore Cummings responded to Gov. Larry Hogan's inauguration speech. "In his remarks this afternoon, Governor Hogan emphasized the importance of bipartisanship. Governor Hogan inviting Jeb Bush to give remarks at his inauguration, and calling Bush's time as governor a model, should give everyone pause though. As governor, Jeb Bush undermined the lifetime possibilities for many people   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement today on behalf of MDP COO Lavora Barnes in response to Lee Chatfield's gimmick invitation to Donald Trump, who is hurting thousands of Michigan workers and Coast Guard employees by refusing to open the government: "Lee Chatfield's gimmick invitation is a slap in the face to the thousands of Michigan families and Coast Guard employees hurting   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Democratic Legislators, NCDP Respond to Lt. Gov. Forest's Support for the Government Shutdown - Legislators from hurricane-affected counties outline how their constituents can't afford another delay in relief * * * Last week, Lt. Governor Dan Forest threw his support behind a government shutdown, stating that "you do have to shut down the government" and, in a separate interview, attac  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following statement by Voter Protection Director Sara Tindall Ghazal on a court decision: "We are disappointed in today's court decision to ignore the significant voting machine irregularities in the 2018 election, and are concerned by the Secretary of State and local county boards' unwillingness to get to the bottom of these anomalies. "Public trust in our election system is vital to the health of our democracy. "The Secre  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * - Kemp Will Forever Be Georgia's "Asterisk Governor" * * * Today, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement: "Today marks a dark day in Georgia's history as Brian Kemp, the architect of voter suppression, takes office as our next governor. "After a campaign built on hate, countless lawsuits, and unprecedented oversight over his own election, Kemp has already   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: The Florida Democratic Party is excited to announce the appointment of Francine Garcia as Interim Treasurer. Garcia is a strong Democrat who brings decades of experience in Finance to the Party. "We are so honored that Francine has accepted the role of Interim Treasurer, and know that she will be a huge asset to our Party at this time," said FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo. "She brings years of experience in financ  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 15 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following statement by Party Chair Jane Kleeb after Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts' State of the State Address: "The governor said nothing bold. Nothing on the risk of climate change to our main economic driver -- agriculture. Ricketts mentioned that farmers and ranchers are struggling, yet he's done nothing to pressure Sens. Sasse and Fischer and Reps. Bacon, Fortenberry and Smith to end Trump's reckless trade war and harmfu  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Nevada State Democratic Party announced the expansion of its communications and rapid response team in hiring Molly Forgey as Communications Director and Ethan House as Research Director ahead of the 2019 Legislative Session and the 2020 First in the West Presidential Caucuses. Ethan House and Molly Forgey most recently worked on Jacky Rosen's successful bid for United States Senate, as De  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: Senator Perry Thurston, (D-Ft. Lauderdale) who is sponsoring legislation to trim the executive branch's influence in judicial nominations, released the following statement following the latest Supreme Court appointment by Governor Ron DeSantis: "With his last appointment to Florida's Supreme Court imminent, we are again urging Governor Ron DeSantis to maintain diversity on our highest court. "We know  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A statewide snow event couldn't keep nearly 200 Hoosier Democrats from attending a joint municipal candidate training on Saturday in Indianapolis. The training, put on in partnership with the National Democratic Training Committee and the Indiana Democratic Party, was an opportunity for prospective candidates to gain the skills and tools needed to run successful campaigns. Indiana Democratic Party   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Today, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro announced his candidacy for President of the United States. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Texas Democrat Julian Castro reflects a new generation of Democratic leadership, represents the rising American electorate, and offers a historic candidacy. I'm proud   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Martha Laning on news that a federal judge has struck down early-voting restrictions passed by Republicans and signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker during December's lame-duck session. "We are grateful that democracy and access to the ballot box have been protected today. "We can't forget these provisions that just violated a federal court order were part of a Republican attempt to override th  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement: Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody issued the following statement in response to first-term Governor Eric Holcomb's third State of the State address. "That Governor Holcomb continues to think small, to tinker rather than tackle our state's critical issues is proof he just doesn't have a vision beyond keeping the seat warm. "Indiana faces real challenges and Holcomb has the legislative muscl  more