Swing Left Howard County
@swinglefthocomd.bsky.social
Opposition to MAGA extremism will be different from 2016. We are better organized. All politics is local. Consolidate and build power at the state and local levels. Do what we can to limit damage at the federal level. Take back the House in 2026
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This shutdown has become the longest in American history, and still Republicans refuse to do their jobs and end it.
Next year, we must elect responsible leaders who are willing to put the American people first. Flipping the House for Democrats is how we avoid another shutdown like this one.
Next year, we must elect responsible leaders who are willing to put the American people first. Flipping the House for Democrats is how we avoid another shutdown like this one.
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This shutdown has become the longest in American history, and still Republicans refuse to do their jobs and end it.
Next year, we must elect responsible leaders who are willing to put the American people first. Flipping the House for Democrats is how we avoid another shutdown like this one.
Next year, we must elect responsible leaders who are willing to put the American people first. Flipping the House for Democrats is how we avoid another shutdown like this one.
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Virginia House seats won by Democrats this century, out of the chamber's 100 seats:
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Virginia House seats won by Democrats this century, out of the chamber's 100 seats:
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
TOMORROW! Monday Nov 10, from 6-8pm:
Write Postcards, we will be writing postcards from @cartoons4democracy.bsky.social this month. Bring your colored pens and 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started on taking back the House in 2026!
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Write Postcards, we will be writing postcards from @cartoons4democracy.bsky.social this month. Bring your colored pens and 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started on taking back the House in 2026!
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Columbia IN-PERSON letter/postcard writing to Voters with SwingLeftHoCoMD · Swing Left
This event is ONLY for IN-PERSON letter/postcard writing attendees. There is a separate zoom event for a monthly status update and letter/postcard writing on your own.
We intend to continue writing m...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
TOMORROW! Monday Nov 10, from 6-8pm:
Write Postcards, we will be writing postcards from @cartoons4democracy.bsky.social this month. Bring your colored pens and 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started on taking back the House in 2026!
tinyurl.com/Columbia-at-...
tinyurl.com/Crownsville-...
Write Postcards, we will be writing postcards from @cartoons4democracy.bsky.social this month. Bring your colored pens and 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started on taking back the House in 2026!
tinyurl.com/Columbia-at-...
tinyurl.com/Crownsville-...
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Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
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🧵 The 3 biggest takeaways from Democrats' big wins last night
Democratic candidates swept the board on Tuesday, winning every major race across the country. They did so for 3 reasons:
1) They campaigned without apology and without ceasing.
Continue here or click through below:
Democratic candidates swept the board on Tuesday, winning every major race across the country. They did so for 3 reasons:
1) They campaigned without apology and without ceasing.
Continue here or click through below:
3 key takeaways from Democrats’ big Election 2025 wins
Democrats are campaigning without apology, and Hispanics appear to be turning on Republicans
plus.flux.community
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🧵 The 3 biggest takeaways from Democrats' big wins last night
Democratic candidates swept the board on Tuesday, winning every major race across the country. They did so for 3 reasons:
1) They campaigned without apology and without ceasing.
Continue here or click through below:
Democratic candidates swept the board on Tuesday, winning every major race across the country. They did so for 3 reasons:
1) They campaigned without apology and without ceasing.
Continue here or click through below:
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“…the worse it gets for him, the more obvious it is that he’s losing, the more desperate and extreme he gets. That means we can’t sit back and relax, counting the days until the midterms and a beautiful blue wave. We need to maintain our sense of urgency.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/a-punch-in...
www.americaamerica.news/p/a-punch-in...
A Punch in the Face
Tuesday's Democratic blowout demonstrated that the wannabe king is growing weaker while the public's anger is growing stronger
www.americaamerica.news
November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“…the worse it gets for him, the more obvious it is that he’s losing, the more desperate and extreme he gets. That means we can’t sit back and relax, counting the days until the midterms and a beautiful blue wave. We need to maintain our sense of urgency.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/a-punch-in...
www.americaamerica.news/p/a-punch-in...
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FUN FACT: The number of people signed up for today’s chat is greater than the number of people who voted for JD Vance’s half-brother on Tuesday.
There’s a lot to discuss! @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social will see you at 3p ET/12p PT.
There’s a lot to discuss! @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social will see you at 3p ET/12p PT.
TOMORROW: Join our co-founders to dive into the election results, discuss what they mean for the future leadership of the Democratic Party, and talk about how we build on the momentum as we gear up for the midterms. Plus, Leah and Ezra will answer your questions: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
FUN FACT: The number of people signed up for today’s chat is greater than the number of people who voted for JD Vance’s half-brother on Tuesday.
There’s a lot to discuss! @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social will see you at 3p ET/12p PT.
There’s a lot to discuss! @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social will see you at 3p ET/12p PT.
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Last night, we were in Carroll County for the Talk-Back Tour! We gained valuable insights on where to go from here and what is affecting them the most. Only 3 more stops to go. Sign up at mddems.org/tbt
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Last night, we were in Carroll County for the Talk-Back Tour! We gained valuable insights on where to go from here and what is affecting them the most. Only 3 more stops to go. Sign up at mddems.org/tbt
Thank you to all out volunteers & congrats on the results! Let's keep it going!🌊🌊🌊!
On Monday, Nov 10, from 6-8pm, we will be writing Cartoons for Democracy postcards. Bring your colored pens🖊️🖋️ & 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started!
tinyurl.com/Columbia-at-...
tinyurl.com/Crownsville-...
On Monday, Nov 10, from 6-8pm, we will be writing Cartoons for Democracy postcards. Bring your colored pens🖊️🖋️ & 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started!
tinyurl.com/Columbia-at-...
tinyurl.com/Crownsville-...
Columbia IN-PERSON letter/postcard writing to Voters with SwingLeftHoCoMD · Swing Left
This event is ONLY for IN-PERSON letter/postcard writing attendees. There is a separate zoom event for a monthly status update and letter/postcard writing on your own.
We intend to continue writing m...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Thank you to all out volunteers & congrats on the results! Let's keep it going!🌊🌊🌊!
On Monday, Nov 10, from 6-8pm, we will be writing Cartoons for Democracy postcards. Bring your colored pens🖊️🖋️ & 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started!
tinyurl.com/Columbia-at-...
tinyurl.com/Crownsville-...
On Monday, Nov 10, from 6-8pm, we will be writing Cartoons for Democracy postcards. Bring your colored pens🖊️🖋️ & 25-50 postcard stamps so we can get started!
tinyurl.com/Columbia-at-...
tinyurl.com/Crownsville-...
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This is the power of grassroots organizing:
✅ 3 Virginia statewide offices
✅ 8 Virginia House of Delegates races
✅ California’s redistricting ballot measure, Prop 50
Tonight, Democrats prevailed in 100% of Swing Left's 2025 races. When we work together, we win.
✅ 3 Virginia statewide offices
✅ 8 Virginia House of Delegates races
✅ California’s redistricting ballot measure, Prop 50
Tonight, Democrats prevailed in 100% of Swing Left's 2025 races. When we work together, we win.
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
This is the power of grassroots organizing:
✅ 3 Virginia statewide offices
✅ 8 Virginia House of Delegates races
✅ California’s redistricting ballot measure, Prop 50
Tonight, Democrats prevailed in 100% of Swing Left's 2025 races. When we work together, we win.
✅ 3 Virginia statewide offices
✅ 8 Virginia House of Delegates races
✅ California’s redistricting ballot measure, Prop 50
Tonight, Democrats prevailed in 100% of Swing Left's 2025 races. When we work together, we win.
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This year, Swing Left volunteer-led groups knocked on more than 82k doors, made more than 129k phone calls, and raised over $336k to help elect Virginia Democrats.
Next up? Bringing this energy nationwide to flip the House and put a real check on Trump’s agenda next year.
Next up? Bringing this energy nationwide to flip the House and put a real check on Trump’s agenda next year.
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 AM
This year, Swing Left volunteer-led groups knocked on more than 82k doors, made more than 129k phone calls, and raised over $336k to help elect Virginia Democrats.
Next up? Bringing this energy nationwide to flip the House and put a real check on Trump’s agenda next year.
Next up? Bringing this energy nationwide to flip the House and put a real check on Trump’s agenda next year.
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Virginia can now move forward with redistricting and strengthen Democrats’ path to flipping the U.S. House in 2026.
These wins are a sign that voters are rejecting MAGA extremism and that the country is ready to turn the page.
These wins are a sign that voters are rejecting MAGA extremism and that the country is ready to turn the page.
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Virginia can now move forward with redistricting and strengthen Democrats’ path to flipping the U.S. House in 2026.
These wins are a sign that voters are rejecting MAGA extremism and that the country is ready to turn the page.
These wins are a sign that voters are rejecting MAGA extremism and that the country is ready to turn the page.
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Virginia just turned blue—electing @abigailspanberger.com as Governor, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social as Lt. Governor, and @jonesjay.bsky.social as Attorney General.
In the House of Delegates, Democrats expanded their majority thanks to victories by candidates Swing Left supported across the state.
In the House of Delegates, Democrats expanded their majority thanks to victories by candidates Swing Left supported across the state.
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Virginia just turned blue—electing @abigailspanberger.com as Governor, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social as Lt. Governor, and @jonesjay.bsky.social as Attorney General.
In the House of Delegates, Democrats expanded their majority thanks to victories by candidates Swing Left supported across the state.
In the House of Delegates, Democrats expanded their majority thanks to victories by candidates Swing Left supported across the state.
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Every letter written. Every flyer posted. Each one part of an effort to discover what really works to engage voters & strengthen our democracy. At Vote Forward, we’re embracing this moment with transparency and innovation—testing new ways to reach voters & sharing what we learn with our volunteers.
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Every letter written. Every flyer posted. Each one part of an effort to discover what really works to engage voters & strengthen our democracy. At Vote Forward, we’re embracing this moment with transparency and innovation—testing new ways to reach voters & sharing what we learn with our volunteers.
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To our community of volunteers, data enthusiasts, and democracy-builders: thank you for helping lead the way forward. We’re grateful to be in this work with you—and we’re just getting started.
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
To our community of volunteers, data enthusiasts, and democracy-builders: thank you for helping lead the way forward. We’re grateful to be in this work with you—and we’re just getting started.
@boltsmag.org has a cheat sheet for all the elections that happened on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025, but here's summary🧵 from Wed afternoon with a lot of important results:
What we know, 3pm on Wednesday:
[In 4 parts]
—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[In 4 parts]
—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
@boltsmag.org has a cheat sheet for all the elections that happened on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025, but here's summary🧵 from Wed afternoon with a lot of important results:
🌊🌊🌊
I had roughly 200 elections on my big board for Tuesday, and we have results in now for the vast majority.
Now that the dust is settling, you can explore at your leisure!
Now that the dust is settling, you can explore at your leisure!
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read M...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🌊🌊🌊
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The results of Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention elections preserve Democratic control of the court for at least two more years. Republicans are now unlikely to win an outright majority until 2029 at the earliest.
Democrats Retain Control of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court with Three-Seat Sweep
The GOP mounted an unusual push to oust three supreme court justices and erase Democrats’ majority on the court. All three prevailed easily in Tuesday’s retention elections.
boltsmag.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The results of Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention elections preserve Democratic control of the court for at least two more years. Republicans are now unlikely to win an outright majority until 2029 at the earliest.
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Diverse group of Dems who flipped 13 red seats in Virginia House of Delegates
10 women
5 African-American
1 Asian-American (First Chinese-American elected to House)
1 Hispanic
Many of them also on younger side
Helps to replenish Dem ranks in Virginia
10 women
5 African-American
1 Asian-American (First Chinese-American elected to House)
1 Hispanic
Many of them also on younger side
Helps to replenish Dem ranks in Virginia
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Diverse group of Dems who flipped 13 red seats in Virginia House of Delegates
10 women
5 African-American
1 Asian-American (First Chinese-American elected to House)
1 Hispanic
Many of them also on younger side
Helps to replenish Dem ranks in Virginia
10 women
5 African-American
1 Asian-American (First Chinese-American elected to House)
1 Hispanic
Many of them also on younger side
Helps to replenish Dem ranks in Virginia
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A lesson about pace of change
I was registering voters in Virginia in 2008
Came across young man who said he couldn’t bc had a felony conviction
Seemed impossible at time for system to change
Virginians will finally get chance to repeal that part of state Constitution in 2026
I was registering voters in Virginia in 2008
Came across young man who said he couldn’t bc had a felony conviction
Seemed impossible at time for system to change
Virginians will finally get chance to repeal that part of state Constitution in 2026
Virginia Dems will move forward with Constitutional referendums after winning House of Delegates majority
Redistricting made a lot of news
Also in November 2026 there will be 3 additional referendums:
Reproductive rights
Restoring voting rights to ex-felons
Marriage equality
Redistricting made a lot of news
Also in November 2026 there will be 3 additional referendums:
Reproductive rights
Restoring voting rights to ex-felons
Marriage equality
Looks like wipe out for Virginia House of Delegates Republicans
Dems on track to get at least 60 seats, if not more
GOP had 66 seats in 2017 before the elections then
Now will be below 40 in second Trump era
Will have full break down tomorrow
Dems on track to get at least 60 seats, if not more
GOP had 66 seats in 2017 before the elections then
Now will be below 40 in second Trump era
Will have full break down tomorrow
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A lesson about pace of change
I was registering voters in Virginia in 2008
Came across young man who said he couldn’t bc had a felony conviction
Seemed impossible at time for system to change
Virginians will finally get chance to repeal that part of state Constitution in 2026
I was registering voters in Virginia in 2008
Came across young man who said he couldn’t bc had a felony conviction
Seemed impossible at time for system to change
Virginians will finally get chance to repeal that part of state Constitution in 2026
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This is not biggest surprise of night
But still a historic moment
Abigail Spanberger will become the first woman Governor in Virginia history
She is likely going to get a bigger win than 9% that Dems got in 2017 last time Trump was in White House
But still a historic moment
Abigail Spanberger will become the first woman Governor in Virginia history
She is likely going to get a bigger win than 9% that Dems got in 2017 last time Trump was in White House
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
This is not biggest surprise of night
But still a historic moment
Abigail Spanberger will become the first woman Governor in Virginia history
She is likely going to get a bigger win than 9% that Dems got in 2017 last time Trump was in White House
But still a historic moment
Abigail Spanberger will become the first woman Governor in Virginia history
She is likely going to get a bigger win than 9% that Dems got in 2017 last time Trump was in White House
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1961 was the last Virginia gubernatorial election under the Byrd Machine, before the 24th amendment ended poll taxes.
In other words, Abigail has the biggest win for any Democrat running for governor, since black people could vote again.
Arguably the biggest win for any Dem in a free election.
In other words, Abigail has the biggest win for any Democrat running for governor, since black people could vote again.
Arguably the biggest win for any Dem in a free election.
Fun facts
Abigail Spanberger got biggest win for a Dem in Virginia Governor election since 1961
Ghazala Hashmi got biggest win for Dem in Virginia Lt. Governor election since 1965
Virginia Dems won most seats in Virginia House of Delegates since 1987
Abigail Spanberger got biggest win for a Dem in Virginia Governor election since 1961
Ghazala Hashmi got biggest win for Dem in Virginia Lt. Governor election since 1965
Virginia Dems won most seats in Virginia House of Delegates since 1987
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
1961 was the last Virginia gubernatorial election under the Byrd Machine, before the 24th amendment ended poll taxes.
In other words, Abigail has the biggest win for any Democrat running for governor, since black people could vote again.
Arguably the biggest win for any Dem in a free election.
In other words, Abigail has the biggest win for any Democrat running for governor, since black people could vote again.
Arguably the biggest win for any Dem in a free election.