Heather Williams
@heather4dems.bsky.social
President of the DLCC 💙 electing Dems to state legislatures across the U.S.
It’s clearer than ever that the path back to building Democratic power runs through state legislatures. The center of gravity has moved to the states. @thedlcc.bsky.social's level of the ballot needs more attention and resources ahead of next year’s midterms!
Tuesday's Democratic sweep is a wake-up call for Wisconsin • Wisconsin Examiner
Tuesday’s elections showed we still have a democracy and that voters won’t put up with an endless cycle of abuse.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It’s clearer than ever that the path back to building Democratic power runs through state legislatures. The center of gravity has moved to the states. @thedlcc.bsky.social's level of the ballot needs more attention and resources ahead of next year’s midterms!
So excited that @thedlcc.bsky.social Spotlight candidate and Mississippi Senator-elect Theresa Gillespie Isom won her race and helped us break the GOP supermajority in the chamber this week! I can’t wait to see her get to work for her constituents in the legislature.
Democrat Theresa Isom wins historic Mississippi Senate race
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — It was an election night that will go down in the history books for DeSoto County. The Mississippi Senate special election on Tuesday wasn’t just anothe…
wreg.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
So excited that @thedlcc.bsky.social Spotlight candidate and Mississippi Senator-elect Theresa Gillespie Isom won her race and helped us break the GOP supermajority in the chamber this week! I can’t wait to see her get to work for her constituents in the legislature.
Looking forward to joining Rev. Al Sharpton on Politics Nation tonight to talk about state Dems' monumental election wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and across the country this week, and how DLCC's strategy helped make it happen.
Tune in at 5pm ET!
Tune in at 5pm ET!
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Looking forward to joining Rev. Al Sharpton on Politics Nation tonight to talk about state Dems' monumental election wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and across the country this week, and how DLCC's strategy helped make it happen.
Tune in at 5pm ET!
Tune in at 5pm ET!
Incredibly proud of what @thedlcc.bsky.social, Speaker @donscott757.bsky.social, and Del. @helmerva.bsky.social and all of our candidates and partners were able to accomplish in Virginia this week!
Our monumental wins are proof of our strong strategy as we head into next year’s midterm elections.
Our monumental wins are proof of our strong strategy as we head into next year’s midterm elections.
Democrats' winning strategies in Virginia should be a model for the party all over
We focused on building a big tent and took into account ideas across the Democratic spectrum.
www.msnbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Incredibly proud of what @thedlcc.bsky.social, Speaker @donscott757.bsky.social, and Del. @helmerva.bsky.social and all of our candidates and partners were able to accomplish in Virginia this week!
Our monumental wins are proof of our strong strategy as we head into next year’s midterm elections.
Our monumental wins are proof of our strong strategy as we head into next year’s midterm elections.
We experienced a political earthquake this week. Republicans tried to run on an extremist agenda. But the affordability crisis remains top of mind for voters and state Democrats ran confident campaigns with concrete plans on how to tackle the issues.
It’s affordability, stupid: Republicans pay price for Trump’s forgotten promise
Trump looks increasingly out of touch and his disapproval rating is at an all-time high – which partly explains Tuesday’s election results
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We experienced a political earthquake this week. Republicans tried to run on an extremist agenda. But the affordability crisis remains top of mind for voters and state Democrats ran confident campaigns with concrete plans on how to tackle the issues.
This victory is no accident. @DLCC has worked with Virginia Dems cycle-over-cycle to build a strong caucus program that connected with voters looking for leadership and candidates standing up for their communities. This is how you expand a majority!
When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters
Democrats stormed back to dominance, winning all three statewide races and a stunning 13 seats in the House of Delegates.
www.thenation.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This victory is no accident. @DLCC has worked with Virginia Dems cycle-over-cycle to build a strong caucus program that connected with voters looking for leadership and candidates standing up for their communities. This is how you expand a majority!
This is what happens when we can run on fair, court-ordered maps! Voters actually get to choose the legislators who best represent them & Democrats WIN.
The path to power is never done in one election. But breaking the GOP supermajority is a good start.
The path to power is never done in one election. But breaking the GOP supermajority is a good start.
Mississippi Democrats appear to break Republican supermajority in state Senate
Mississippi Democrats appear to have broken a Republican supermajority in the state Senate
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is what happens when we can run on fair, court-ordered maps! Voters actually get to choose the legislators who best represent them & Democrats WIN.
The path to power is never done in one election. But breaking the GOP supermajority is a good start.
The path to power is never done in one election. But breaking the GOP supermajority is a good start.
Dems swept last night, especially at the @thedlcc.bsky.social’s ballot level, where we protected or flipped almost every single target on our map, including:
✔️Flipping 13 seats in VA
✔️Creating a supermajority in NJ
✔️Breaking the GOP supermajority in MS
& so much more… Here’s a breakdown🧵
✔️Flipping 13 seats in VA
✔️Creating a supermajority in NJ
✔️Breaking the GOP supermajority in MS
& so much more… Here’s a breakdown🧵
November 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Dems swept last night, especially at the @thedlcc.bsky.social’s ballot level, where we protected or flipped almost every single target on our map, including:
✔️Flipping 13 seats in VA
✔️Creating a supermajority in NJ
✔️Breaking the GOP supermajority in MS
& so much more… Here’s a breakdown🧵
✔️Flipping 13 seats in VA
✔️Creating a supermajority in NJ
✔️Breaking the GOP supermajority in MS
& so much more… Here’s a breakdown🧵
This is an incredible victory for state Democrats in Mississippi!
The balance of power in the state is shifting away from extremism and chaos and towards champions of working families, driven by Democrats’ tireless commitment to their communities.
The balance of power in the state is shifting away from extremism and chaos and towards champions of working families, driven by Democrats’ tireless commitment to their communities.
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
This is an incredible victory for state Democrats in Mississippi!
The balance of power in the state is shifting away from extremism and chaos and towards champions of working families, driven by Democrats’ tireless commitment to their communities.
The balance of power in the state is shifting away from extremism and chaos and towards champions of working families, driven by Democrats’ tireless commitment to their communities.
California voters are standing up for democracy and doing their part to bring the midterm elections back to a level playing field.
The next big step? Focusing on expanding the number of Democratic state legislative majorities in the midterms.
The next big step? Focusing on expanding the number of Democratic state legislative majorities in the midterms.
BREAKING: California voters just approved new congressional maps!
Republicans in Texas and many other states have engaged in mid-cycle map rigging schemes to hold onto their U.S. House majority in 2026. California Dems took decisive action to push back, and the voters agreed.
Republicans in Texas and many other states have engaged in mid-cycle map rigging schemes to hold onto their U.S. House majority in 2026. California Dems took decisive action to push back, and the voters agreed.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
California voters are standing up for democracy and doing their part to bring the midterm elections back to a level playing field.
The next big step? Focusing on expanding the number of Democratic state legislative majorities in the midterms.
The next big step? Focusing on expanding the number of Democratic state legislative majorities in the midterms.
Holding onto this chamber was crucial to protecting the progress DFLers have made in Minnesota.
The full Senate will be back on the ballot in 2026, and we’ll be ready to defend it again.
The full Senate will be back on the ballot in 2026, and we’ll be ready to defend it again.
BREAKING: Democrats just won control of the Minnesota Senate!
Tonight’s majority-deciding special election win was critical to defending DFL control ahead of 2026 when every Minnesota Senate seat will be back on the ballot.
Tonight’s majority-deciding special election win was critical to defending DFL control ahead of 2026 when every Minnesota Senate seat will be back on the ballot.
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Holding onto this chamber was crucial to protecting the progress DFLers have made in Minnesota.
The full Senate will be back on the ballot in 2026, and we’ll be ready to defend it again.
The full Senate will be back on the ballot in 2026, and we’ll be ready to defend it again.
Reposted by Heather Williams
Virginia House Dems just shattered expectations, flipping at least 12 seats blue – the largest Democratic victory since the election of 1989. We invested early and aggressively to make this victory a reality, running candidates in all 100 districts.
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Virginia House Dems just shattered expectations, flipping at least 12 seats blue – the largest Democratic victory since the election of 1989. We invested early and aggressively to make this victory a reality, running candidates in all 100 districts.
New Jerseyans held state Republicans accountable for the GOP’s reckless policies, which have driven the cost of living up. These victories set the stage for the 2026 midterms when Democrats have the opportunity for historic success in state legislatures across the country.
BREAKING: Democrats just won the New Jersey Assembly!
These wins ensure the statehouse remains under Democratic leadership and can protect New Jersey from Republican recklessness and MAGA extremism.
These wins ensure the statehouse remains under Democratic leadership and can protect New Jersey from Republican recklessness and MAGA extremism.
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
New Jerseyans held state Republicans accountable for the GOP’s reckless policies, which have driven the cost of living up. These victories set the stage for the 2026 midterms when Democrats have the opportunity for historic success in state legislatures across the country.
Pennsylvanians sent a message to the GOP as they try to take over the judiciary to keep themselves in power: You can’t escape accountability from the voters. These justices will continue to stand up for working families and protect Pennsylvanians’ rights throughout their terms.
BREAKING: Democrats just held the majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court!
Thanks to tonight’s victories, the court’s Democratic majority will continue to protect fair maps, voting rights, and reproductive freedom for Pennsylvanians for years to come.
Thanks to tonight’s victories, the court’s Democratic majority will continue to protect fair maps, voting rights, and reproductive freedom for Pennsylvanians for years to come.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Pennsylvanians sent a message to the GOP as they try to take over the judiciary to keep themselves in power: You can’t escape accountability from the voters. These justices will continue to stand up for working families and protect Pennsylvanians’ rights throughout their terms.
We’re proud to have supported Lieutenant Governor-elect Hashmi’s campaign, and flipping this seat gives Democrats a crucial lever of power in the state legislature!
She’ll play a key role in stopping GOP obstruction and ensuring state Democrats can move their agenda forward.
She’ll play a key role in stopping GOP obstruction and ensuring state Democrats can move their agenda forward.
BREAKING: Democratic nominee and DLCC Spotlight Candidate Sen. Ghazala Hashmi just FLIPPED the lieutenant governorship in Virginia!
This win ensures Democrats will have the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the narrowly divided Virginia Senate for the next four years.
This win ensures Democrats will have the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the narrowly divided Virginia Senate for the next four years.
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
We’re proud to have supported Lieutenant Governor-elect Hashmi’s campaign, and flipping this seat gives Democrats a crucial lever of power in the state legislature!
She’ll play a key role in stopping GOP obstruction and ensuring state Democrats can move their agenda forward.
She’ll play a key role in stopping GOP obstruction and ensuring state Democrats can move their agenda forward.
Democrats just won big in the most competitive legislative chamber on the ballot this year!
This win in Virginia sets the tone for the 2026 midterms when Democrats have an opportunity to not only win back power in Congress but to make historic gains in our state legislatures.
This win in Virginia sets the tone for the 2026 midterms when Democrats have an opportunity to not only win back power in Congress but to make historic gains in our state legislatures.
BREAKING: Democrats just won the Virginia House of Delegates!
This was the most competitive legislative chamber on the ballot this year. Virginia voters clearly chose to bolster the Democratic firewall to push back against the worst of the Trump administration.
This was the most competitive legislative chamber on the ballot this year. Virginia voters clearly chose to bolster the Democratic firewall to push back against the worst of the Trump administration.
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Democrats just won big in the most competitive legislative chamber on the ballot this year!
This win in Virginia sets the tone for the 2026 midterms when Democrats have an opportunity to not only win back power in Congress but to make historic gains in our state legislatures.
This win in Virginia sets the tone for the 2026 midterms when Democrats have an opportunity to not only win back power in Congress but to make historic gains in our state legislatures.
When it comes to redistricting, state Dems must keep all their options open, including pursuing mid-cycle changes to congressional maps.
This isn't a fight we wanted, but it is one we must respond to.
Let's start with Californians passing Prop 50 tomorrow!
This isn't a fight we wanted, but it is one we must respond to.
Let's start with Californians passing Prop 50 tomorrow!
Voters will decide whether the state can respond to Texas’ gerrymandering and eliminate up to five GOP-held seats in the state ahead of the 2026 midterms.
California Kick-Starts Counteroffensive In Trump’s Redistricting War
Voters will decide whether the state can respond to Texas’ gerrymandering and eliminate up to five GOP-held seats in the state ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.huffpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When it comes to redistricting, state Dems must keep all their options open, including pursuing mid-cycle changes to congressional maps.
This isn't a fight we wanted, but it is one we must respond to.
Let's start with Californians passing Prop 50 tomorrow!
This isn't a fight we wanted, but it is one we must respond to.
Let's start with Californians passing Prop 50 tomorrow!
I’m so proud of @kimadamsforva.bsky.social and all of our @thedlcc.bsky.social Virginia Spotlight candidates!
Even in a tough political environment, they’re running to represent their communities because they really want to make a difference for them in the legislature.
Even in a tough political environment, they’re running to represent their communities because they really want to make a difference for them in the legislature.
Will Virginia Democrats Make the State Ground Zero for Trump Resistance Again?
The state's Democrats are not complacent this year, fielding candidates for all 100 House districts. Kimberly Pope Adams is one angling to grow the Democratic majority there.
www.thenation.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m so proud of @kimadamsforva.bsky.social and all of our @thedlcc.bsky.social Virginia Spotlight candidates!
Even in a tough political environment, they’re running to represent their communities because they really want to make a difference for them in the legislature.
Even in a tough political environment, they’re running to represent their communities because they really want to make a difference for them in the legislature.
Trump is ok with kids going hungry, but New Mexico Dems are not.
The legislature just approved $30 million to help ensure SNAP recipients can access the food they need. State Democrats are the leaders we need right now.
The legislature just approved $30 million to help ensure SNAP recipients can access the food they need. State Democrats are the leaders we need right now.
New Mexico will supply $30M in emergency funding for food assistance • Source New Mexico
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces $30 million in emergency funding to compensate for lost SNAP benefits.
sourcenm.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Trump is ok with kids going hungry, but New Mexico Dems are not.
The legislature just approved $30 million to help ensure SNAP recipients can access the food they need. State Democrats are the leaders we need right now.
The legislature just approved $30 million to help ensure SNAP recipients can access the food they need. State Democrats are the leaders we need right now.
Now is the time for us to think about what our future looks like. It’s state legislators who get to decide what our congressional districts look like, what our voting laws look like.
Breaking the GOP supermajority in the MS Senate is the type of progress we need to make across the country.
Breaking the GOP supermajority in the MS Senate is the type of progress we need to make across the country.
In Mississippi, Democrats Hope New Maps Lead to Statehouse Wins
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Now is the time for us to think about what our future looks like. It’s state legislators who get to decide what our congressional districts look like, what our voting laws look like.
Breaking the GOP supermajority in the MS Senate is the type of progress we need to make across the country.
Breaking the GOP supermajority in the MS Senate is the type of progress we need to make across the country.
The November 4 election will be a pulse check on voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. The stakes are high, with reckless policies coming out of the Trump administration and the redistricting fight playing out across the country.
"If we are able to hold on to our one-seat majority in [the VA HoD], it’ll be the first time we’ve successfully defended that majority back to back in nearly 30 years. We feel really confident about being able to do this next next week." - @DLCC bluevirginia.us/2025/10/vide...
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The November 4 election will be a pulse check on voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. The stakes are high, with reckless policies coming out of the Trump administration and the redistricting fight playing out across the country.
I was so excited to join @mollyjongfast.bsky.social on Fast Politics to talk about how Dems have been winning in the states this year, and how we’re ready to keep up the momentum as we head into the final week before Election Day! Listen now:
Rick Wilson & Heather Williams
Podcast Episode · Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · 10/27/2025 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I was so excited to join @mollyjongfast.bsky.social on Fast Politics to talk about how Dems have been winning in the states this year, and how we’re ready to keep up the momentum as we head into the final week before Election Day! Listen now:
With just a week until Election Day, there are a lot of worthy candidates and causes competing for your attention. That’s why @DLCC is working to get support to the races that need it most. The stakes couldn’t be higher. DLCC.org/TopTen
Top 10 State Races to Watch in 2025
Here are ten of the most competitive and important state legislative races where your support can make a difference ahead of November 4.
dlcc.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
With just a week until Election Day, there are a lot of worthy candidates and causes competing for your attention. That’s why @DLCC is working to get support to the races that need it most. The stakes couldn’t be higher. DLCC.org/TopTen
I was thrilled to join the @meidastouch.com podcast to talk about Democrats’ momentum as we head into the final days ahead of November’s crucial elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and across the country!
Listen now:
Listen now:
MAGA Mike SPIRALS on LIVE TV as SHUTDOWN is EATING him ALIVE
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I was thrilled to join the @meidastouch.com podcast to talk about Democrats’ momentum as we head into the final days ahead of November’s crucial elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and across the country!
Listen now:
Listen now:
The GOP’s ploy to gerrymander itself into power ahead of the 2026 midterms continues to intensify. Indiana just became the latest to join the ranks. As state Republicans’ attacks on voters expand, Dems must meet Republicans’ might and counter their actions to preserve democracy.
NEW: The GOP’s mid-cycle redistricting scheme continues to spread, with Indiana Republicans becoming the latest to call a special session to rig their maps.
Learn more about how the DLCC is pushing back and helping win more state legislatures: DemsOnRedistricting.com
Learn more about how the DLCC is pushing back and helping win more state legislatures: DemsOnRedistricting.com
Indiana calling special session for redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun has signed a proclamation calling for a special session to start on Nov. 3.
www.wthr.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The GOP’s ploy to gerrymander itself into power ahead of the 2026 midterms continues to intensify. Indiana just became the latest to join the ranks. As state Republicans’ attacks on voters expand, Dems must meet Republicans’ might and counter their actions to preserve democracy.