2017

Corrupt, Cowardly, and Close-to-Trump NY Family Crosses the Line in Erie County (NY) Legis. Election

Erie County, in very-upstate western New York, has a population of close to a million people and includes the city of Buffalo and the surrounding region. It has a County Executive, currently a Democrat, and an eleven-person county legislature, each member of which is elected by district biennially. Right now, there’s a 6-5 split in the legislature favoring Republicans, and the elections are this coming Tuesday for all 11 seats.

Georgia Democrats Seek Redemption Through Deborah Gonzales

This year, Democratic parties across the country grow and rebuild after Republican shellacking in 2010, 2014, 2016. Yet in Georgia, Democrats have yet to score a victory in recent special elections following defeat in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District and a loss in State Senate District 22.

Democrats Retake Momentum After Two Special Election Victories

Democrats across America should be rejoicing after a string of major special election victories tonight in New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and a runoff advancement in Mississippi.

Can Jacob Rosecrants Deliver Another Win for Democrats in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Democrats have the wind at their back. Last month, they won Oklahoma's 44th State Senate seat and Oklahoma’s 75th State House seat with decisive margins. Both Democrat victors, Senator-Elect Brooks-Jimenez and Representative-elect Gaddis centered their platforms on Oklahoma’s growing education crisis.