MADISON, Wisconsin, March 8 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and former Scott Walker lawyer Brian Hagedorn has been on the defensive this week as the fallout from revelations of his radical, partisan agenda continues to build. Hagedorn has become toxic by all measures following news that he founded a K-8 school that discriminates against the LGBTQ community, gave paid speeches to a known hate group and authored blog posts likening ho  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 6 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Ben Clemons, Zandra Rice Hawkins, and Byron Champlin Declared Winners in Respective Races * * * Tonight, New Hampshire Democrats swept three special elections held in Nashua and Concord, the first elections since the 2018 midterms and the only scheduled special elections preceding the 2019 municipal elections. In Nashua, Young Democrat Ben Clemons was elected Alderman at Large, d  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - March Forward is a multi-million dollar program that will kick off with the hiring of nearly 60 grassroots organizers in dozens of communities across America. * * * Today, Chairwoman Cheri Bustos announced the DCCC is launching March Forward -an aggressive, multi-million dollar effort to defend and expand the new Democratic Majority. March Forward begins with the hiring of nearl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Prior to the State Democratic Central Committee's quarterly meeting, Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker announced the 2018 winners of the DPVA Grassroots Awards. Congressional District Committees across the Commonwealth selected an awardee in their District whose tireless volunteer efforts in the 2018 election cycle exemplified the spirit of our Party and helped push Virginia forw  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Leaders at the Department of Child Services are testifying before the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the smart bet is an ask for nearly $300 million in additional funding. That's pushing nearly $1 billion in total annual funding. It's a bill Hoosier taxpayers will bear and a cost, in part, exacerbated by Indiana Republicans' unwillingness to intervene earlier. In 2013, just three of the De  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, Florida Democrats released the New Sunshine Deal, a progressive and fiscally responsible budget that will raise teacher pay, clean up our environment, provide tax cuts for working families, rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Michael, and invest in environmental protection. At a press conference today, House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee and the House Democratic Caucus unveiled the budget a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: In honor of former Governor Nathan Deal's endorsement last week of expanding MARTA to Gwinnett, here's why leading Republicans and Democrats are in favor of expanding transit for business & families alike: Nikema Williams, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair (D): "With this referendum, Gwinnett voters have the opportunity to expand transit and build new economic mobility for our future. Georgia Democrat  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: The Green Party of New York agrees with Monday's decision by the Democratic Party State Committee to ban electoral fusion, though for fundamentally different reasons. Fusion, often presented as a tool to expand democratic choice, is in reality ballot lines-for-hire used to entrench the two-party system and provide political cover for the Democratic and Republican parties. It enables patronage machines that masquerad  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 4 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: With over thirty years in the House and a decade plus behind the Speaker's rostrum, Speaker Brian Bosma is the process. That's why first-term Governor Eric Holcomb's move to set up a confrontation with Bosma on pending hate crimes legislation is so puzzling. Holcomb, adamant that any hate crimes proposal includes a list of victim attributes, hasn't proven to be particularly effective with heavy li  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 6 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Former Republican Governor and U.S. Senator from New Hampshire Judd Gregg published an op-ed criticizing the President's border emergency declaration and encouraging Republicans to "do the politically difficult thing." "Trump's declaration of emergency bludgeons the role of the Senate and the Congress. Under the National Emergencies Act, the president has been given broad powers to deal wi  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following joint statement by Chair Vicki Hiatt and Executive Director Ethan Corson on the death of LGBTQ advocate Stephanie Mott: "Before laws gradually changed and public opinion moved, there was Stephanie Mott. Courageous in the face of cowardice and selflessly dedicated to advocacy for LGBTQ Kansans, Stephanie was a champion for the most vulnerable among us. "Last December, Stephanie wrote about the steadfast resolve behind h  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Kansas Democratic Party is excited to announce Vicki Hiatt as our party's new chair. Hiatt, who served as vice chair since 2017, was elected by the party's state committee on Saturday at Washington Days, the Kansas Democratic Party's annual convention. Hiatt replaces John Gibson, who did not seek re-election. Brandon Johnson, a member of Wichita's City Council, was elected vice chair. George Hanna, ch  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 7 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Maryland Democratic Party is calling on Governor Larry Hogan to explain to Maryland voters why his redistricting commission should be taken seriously--when Hogan himself appointed two commission members who were disqualified to serve by the criteria set forth in his own executive order creating the commission. According to the Baltimore Sun, "when Hogan created the commission, his executive orde  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 7 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement by Oklahoma State Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, on Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's nomination of Eric Stevenson to the University of Oklahoma board of regents: "Oklahoma's black community welcomes the addition of Eric Stevenson to OU's board of regents," Lowe said. "Although I think Mr. Stevenson will provide insight and experiences that are unique and needed, I am curious about the decision to nomi  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Kathleen Marra: On Saturday, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra announced to the Democratic State Committee that Executive Director Katie Mae Simpson will be stepping back from the role. Lisa Roberts, currently serving as MDP's Deputy Director, will begin her tenure as Executive Director immediately. "I'd like to thank Katie Mae for everything she's done to make this organization stronger and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 4 -- The Tennessee Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Mary Mancini after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's first State of the State Address: "I don't know which part of Tennessee Governor Lee is seeing with his "own eyes," but he's got on some rose-colored glasses. He's not seeing the Tennessee where disparities in income and public education are growing wider. He's not seeing the Tennessee where rural hospitals are collapsing. He's not seeing the Tenne  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 7 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Maryland Democratic Party Chair Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings will be visiting Cecil County today for the latest stop in the Maryland Democratic Party's statewide listening tour. Ahead of this event, Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has released the following statement: "We care deeply about ensuring that everyone has a voice in the Party's future, which is why I am very excited to be speaking with Democrats in Ce  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party announced today its Delegate Selection Plan for the 2020 Democratic National Convention along with a 30-day public comment period. The plan formally describes the process of how the Michigan Democratic Party will select its delegates for the 2020 Democratic National Convention (July 13-16, 2020). During the 30-day comment period, the public can submit comments, questions  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Pepper in advance of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's State of the State address: "Try as he may, Mike DeWine can't escape responsibility for the current state of Ohio. "He was attorney general for eight years during John Kasich's tenure as governor, as the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow scandal grew and tens of millions of dollars were wasted, as the opioid crisis raged out of control and as the sta  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 6 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement: Today, the Kansas City Star reported that Missouri Solicitor General John Sauer, who served under Attorney General Hawley and now under new Attorney General Eric Schmitt, exercised influence over Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's investigation of whether Josh Hawley violated Missouri election laws. Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director Lauren Gepford released the following statement: "Tod  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 9 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news, dated March 7: Today, the North Carolina Democratic Party, Democratic Women of North Carolina, and a House Democratic leader called for Representative Cody Henson to resign from his position after a judge found that he committed acts of domestic violence against his wife. Last week, Rep. Henson was served with a year-long Domestic Violence Protection order for repeated harassment and abusive behav  more

RENO, Nevada, March 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Party Chair William McCurdy II on his re-election: "I am honored to continue leading our Party as we work to build upon our historic gains in 2018. As a united Democratic Party, we accomplished so much on behalf of all Nevadans. Because of our hard work, we are the first and only state in the country with a female-majority state legislature. "For the first time in our state's history, we are represented by   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - More Than 130 Local Candidates And Campaign Staff Attend Main Street Initiative Kickoff for 2019 * * * The Ohio Democratic Party's Main Street Initiative kicked off its 2019 year Saturday with more than 130 candidates and campaign staff in attendance out of over 900 signed up this year to run for local office through the program -- both record-breaking numbers. "There is no more important priority for th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Sen. Bob Casey endorsing Bridget Malloy Kosierowski in her bid to represent Pennsylvania's 114th House District: "I'm proud to endorse Bridget Kosierowski in her March 12th special campaign to represent the people of the 114th legislative district. Bridget has the kind of life experience that will serve her well as a State Representative. "For many years, she has worked as a registered nur  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 7 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Democratic majority in the New Hampshire State House voted in favor of HB 105, 209-155, and HB 106, 213-154. These two bills will effectively repeal SB 3 and HB 1264, two laws that function as voter restriction legislation and which were passed by Republican majorities in the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Sununu in 2017 and 2018, respectively. The New Hampsh  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 7 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to Governor Chris Sununu's blatantly self-dealing inaugural committee, which gave out over $165,000 in contributions from lobbyists to his friends, family, and advisors, the Democratic majority in the State Senate passed SB 105 to regulate gubernatorial inaugural funds. As the Union Leader reported, Governor Sununu's inaugural fund has paid the governor's sister $50,188 and the   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 8 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Former Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump John Kelly said that a border wall would be a "waste of money." This is in direct contrast to Governor Chris Sununu, who said "I support the president taking action, that's for sure." "Sununu's refusal to push back on the President's emergency declaration that could rip critical funding from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and New Hampshire Nat  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just days after saying he'd be 'hyperactive' lobbying for a complete hate crimes law, freshman Governor Eric Holcomb is winging his way to Europe on an international junket in the midst of the legislative session. It's a head-scratching move from a governor who admitted to being caught off guard by Senate Republicans' backroom maneuver to gut a proposal he supported. Since the governor is out-of-st  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 8 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Democrats have been calling for protections to Venezuelans while the humanitarian crisis worsens. * * * Yesterday, 24 U.S. Senators sent a letter to Trump requesting to grant a Temporary Protection Status (TPS) to Venezuelans in the United States. But freshman Florida Senator Rick Scott did not sign the letter, as he continues to refuse to take any real action on supporting Venezuelans who have f  more