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(320,334 posts)53. Good thing we Dems have Good Leadership..
Dems have been winning all over the Country. In Red States and Red Districts, Flipping Red Seats to Blue.
State Democrats Have Flipped 30 Seats Since Trump's Election
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WASHINGTON State legislative Democrats have been unstoppable in elections since Trumps election flipping 30 seats to Republicans zero. That includes general elections last year, where Democrats overperformed by 4.5 points on average, and special elections, where Democrats have consistently flipped districts Trump won by double digits. From Florida to Arkansas to Texas to Virginia, Democrats are making inroads everywhere and building momentum for a historic November.
Heres what state legislative flips mean for the midterms: The DLCC is on offense and already working to deliver resources and infrastructure across the country after launching our most expansive target map to date across 42 chambers in 27 states. Our data shows more than 650 seats in play this year, and we are targeting the most important races where majorities and supermajorities are on the line. Our 2026 wins down-ballot could transform the landscape for redistricting and the path to power for the presidency and Congress.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
The data tells a pretty damning story for state Republicans heading into the midterms as they lose support in districts that went for Trump by double-digits. State Democrats 30 flips this cycle havent been by chance its a product of the DLCCs work to build strong campaigns across every corner of the country. Our candidates are embedded in their communities and focused on addressing soaring costs, and its resonating with voters across red, battleground, and blue territory. The DLCC is full steam ahead as we recruit and support candidates everywhere and carry our winning strategy to target more than 600 seats this year.
Heres what state legislative flips mean for the midterms: The DLCC is on offense and already working to deliver resources and infrastructure across the country after launching our most expansive target map to date across 42 chambers in 27 states. Our data shows more than 650 seats in play this year, and we are targeting the most important races where majorities and supermajorities are on the line. Our 2026 wins down-ballot could transform the landscape for redistricting and the path to power for the presidency and Congress.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
The data tells a pretty damning story for state Republicans heading into the midterms as they lose support in districts that went for Trump by double-digits. State Democrats 30 flips this cycle havent been by chance its a product of the DLCCs work to build strong campaigns across every corner of the country. Our candidates are embedded in their communities and focused on addressing soaring costs, and its resonating with voters across red, battleground, and blue territory. The DLCC is full steam ahead as we recruit and support candidates everywhere and carry our winning strategy to target more than 600 seats this year.
https://www.dlcc.org/news/press/state-democrats-have-flipped-30-seats-since-trumps-election/
'A trend that can't be ignored': Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office
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In some other year, Analilia Mejias 20-point win in New Jerseys 11th Congressional District might have been a stunning result.
But the progressive organizers romp on Thursday elicited little shock, despite the margin in a district former Vice President Kamala Harris had carried by just 8 points.
It was the latest in a long string of Democratic overperformances in elections since President Donald Trump took office last year, and nowhere near the biggest.
A POLITICO analysis of 229 state and federal elections since Trumps inauguration shows Democratic candidates outperformed Harris in 193 of them. On average, Democratic candidates overperformed Harris by 5 points. In a handful of special elections, they have pulled more than 20 points to the left.
But the progressive organizers romp on Thursday elicited little shock, despite the margin in a district former Vice President Kamala Harris had carried by just 8 points.
It was the latest in a long string of Democratic overperformances in elections since President Donald Trump took office last year, and nowhere near the biggest.
A POLITICO analysis of 229 state and federal elections since Trumps inauguration shows Democratic candidates outperformed Harris in 193 of them. On average, Democratic candidates overperformed Harris by 5 points. In a handful of special elections, they have pulled more than 20 points to the left.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/18/democrats-special-election-results-analysis-00879021
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If that were true, then why are Democrats destroying Republicans in genric ballot polls without a detailed party agenda?
Wiz Imp
May 1
#20
A party that fails to make the case and build the political will for things like Universal Health Care is a disservice.
pat_k
May 1
#49
Agreed. The country is not only ready for, but is demanding a new New Deal that puts the needs of We the People
flashman13
May 1
#24
yes it will be enough, however it is an incorrect RW and MSM meme that dems don't have anything else to offer. There
wiggs
May 1
#50
They better have a plan to ensure that things change once they are in office.
boston bean
Saturday
#63