Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
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The official Democratic Party committee dedicated to winning state legislative elections across the country.
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The DLCC Target Map 2026
The DLCC’s 2026 Target Map identifies and defines the election cycle’s best opportunities to build Democratic power in the states.
DLCC.org
BREAKING: We’re announcing an EXPANDED 2026 Target Map – and a $50 million budget! – to deliver new majorities, trifectas, and increased power for Democrats across the map 🧵 DLCC.org/TargetMap
As federal Republicans fail to make any progress on health care, state Dems are doing all they can to address the issue.
This year, Dems in Massachusetts are committed to working to find ways to improve primary care, including by increasing funding for it.
This year, Dems in Massachusetts are committed to working to find ways to improve primary care, including by increasing funding for it.
Primary care spending proposal sets the stage for legislative action in 2026 - CommonWealth Beacon
Pressure will rise on the Legislature to take action after a panel created to review primary care reforms coalesced around a “fundamental rebalancing” of how the state spends money on health.
commonwealthbeacon.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:49 PM
As federal Republicans fail to make any progress on health care, state Dems are doing all they can to address the issue.
This year, Dems in Massachusetts are committed to working to find ways to improve primary care, including by increasing funding for it.
This year, Dems in Massachusetts are committed to working to find ways to improve primary care, including by increasing funding for it.
This year’s elections will be a critical inflection point, and state legislatures have the power to shape the future of this country.
We have the strategy to protect Democratic power and make substantial, lasting gains in Republican territory.
We have the strategy to protect Democratic power and make substantial, lasting gains in Republican territory.
Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislatures
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
This year’s elections will be a critical inflection point, and state legislatures have the power to shape the future of this country.
We have the strategy to protect Democratic power and make substantial, lasting gains in Republican territory.
We have the strategy to protect Democratic power and make substantial, lasting gains in Republican territory.
Reminder: In November, we can flip over 650 state legislative seats across the country – helping us secure multiple new majorities and trifectas – including in battlegrounds like Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
January 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Reminder: In November, we can flip over 650 state legislative seats across the country – helping us secure multiple new majorities and trifectas – including in battlegrounds like Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Our 2026 Powerbuild states represent our best opportunities to build Dem power by picking up seats, breaking or preventing GOP supermajorities, and building Dem supermajorities to counter right-wing extremism from all levels of the ballot.
Learn more: DLCC.org/TargetMap
Learn more: DLCC.org/TargetMap
The DLCC Target Map 2026
The DLCC's 2026 Target Map identifies and defines the election cycle's best opportunities to build Democratic power in the states.
dlcc.org
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Our 2026 Powerbuild states represent our best opportunities to build Dem power by picking up seats, breaking or preventing GOP supermajorities, and building Dem supermajorities to counter right-wing extremism from all levels of the ballot.
Learn more: DLCC.org/TargetMap
Learn more: DLCC.org/TargetMap
This year, state Dems are ready to grow power in states across the country, including red states like Nebraska!
Picking up seats in the state’s unicameral legislature will put us in a strong position to fight back against GOP extremism and work to make progress.
Picking up seats in the state’s unicameral legislature will put us in a strong position to fight back against GOP extremism and work to make progress.
National Democrats invest in Nebraska 2026 statehouse races • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska’s officially nonpartisan Unicameral is in the crosshairs of the national Democrats for the 2026 midterms.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:56 PM
This year, state Dems are ready to grow power in states across the country, including red states like Nebraska!
Picking up seats in the state’s unicameral legislature will put us in a strong position to fight back against GOP extremism and work to make progress.
Picking up seats in the state’s unicameral legislature will put us in a strong position to fight back against GOP extremism and work to make progress.
VA Senate Dems are ready to make progress on a series of issues that are important to their constituents this year, and affordability is at the top of the list.
We must protect their one-seat majority in the chamber in a special election on 1/6 to ensure they can get it done!
We must protect their one-seat majority in the chamber in a special election on 1/6 to ensure they can get it done!
Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Releases First Bills on Legislative Agenda Focused on Affordability
From the VA Senate Democratic Caucus: Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Releases First Bills on Legislative Agenda Focused on Affordability RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus announc...
bluevirginia.us
January 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
VA Senate Dems are ready to make progress on a series of issues that are important to their constituents this year, and affordability is at the top of the list.
We must protect their one-seat majority in the chamber in a special election on 1/6 to ensure they can get it done!
We must protect their one-seat majority in the chamber in a special election on 1/6 to ensure they can get it done!
In this new year, the redistricting battle will continue to be a major issue for state legislatures across the country.
As the GOP follows Trump’s order to pass gerrymandered maps, state Dems must continue to work to counter their actions.
As the GOP follows Trump’s order to pass gerrymandered maps, state Dems must continue to work to counter their actions.
DLCC Priority - Redistricting
The DLCC is calling on Democratic state lawmakers to stop Republicans from cheating their way to victory in 2026 by pursuing mid-cycle redistricting in blue states.
dlcc.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
In this new year, the redistricting battle will continue to be a major issue for state legislatures across the country.
As the GOP follows Trump’s order to pass gerrymandered maps, state Dems must continue to work to counter their actions.
As the GOP follows Trump’s order to pass gerrymandered maps, state Dems must continue to work to counter their actions.
Happy New Year from the DLCC!
January 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Happy New Year from the DLCC!
State Dems’ election wins this year are one of the many examples that Americans don’t support Trump and Republicans’ reckless and dangerous MAGA agenda.
We’re ready to meet the moment and aren’t wasting a second to execute on our winning strategy in 2026!
We’re ready to meet the moment and aren’t wasting a second to execute on our winning strategy in 2026!
Trump Is Dragging Republicans to Crushing Defeat After Crushing Defeat
The president is deeply unpopular, his policies are failing, and Republicans are losing—everywhere.
www.thenation.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
State Dems’ election wins this year are one of the many examples that Americans don’t support Trump and Republicans’ reckless and dangerous MAGA agenda.
We’re ready to meet the moment and aren’t wasting a second to execute on our winning strategy in 2026!
We’re ready to meet the moment and aren’t wasting a second to execute on our winning strategy in 2026!
Here’s a fun stat: In 2025, state Democrats FLIPPED at least 25 – or about 21% of – GOP-held state legislative seats on the ballot across the country!
In 2025, Democrats Flipped 21 Percent of GOP-Held Legislative Seats - Bolts
At the start of Donald Trump’s first presidency, in 2017, large Democratic victories in New Jersey and Virginia, paired with overperformances in special elections, foreshadowed the blue wave of the......
boltsmag.org
December 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Here’s a fun stat: In 2025, state Democrats FLIPPED at least 25 – or about 21% of – GOP-held state legislative seats on the ballot across the country!
Make no mistake: The stakes of this cycle’s state legislative elections are high. This map puts Democrats in the best position to deliver strategic victories.
Our strategy to win back power across the country is already underway: DLCC.org/TargetMap
Our strategy to win back power across the country is already underway: DLCC.org/TargetMap
The DLCC Target Map 2026
The DLCC's 2026 Target Map identifies and defines the election cycle's best opportunities to build Democratic power in the states.
dlcc.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Make no mistake: The stakes of this cycle’s state legislative elections are high. This map puts Democrats in the best position to deliver strategic victories.
Our strategy to win back power across the country is already underway: DLCC.org/TargetMap
Our strategy to win back power across the country is already underway: DLCC.org/TargetMap
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Let’s go, Sen.-elect Hardman!
Tonight, Iowans rejected GOP chaos by blocking Republicans from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate AND made history by electing her as the first Black woman to serve in the chamber.
Tonight, Iowans rejected GOP chaos by blocking Republicans from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate AND made history by electing her as the first Black woman to serve in the chamber.
BREAKING: Democrats just BLOCKED the GOP from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate!
We broke Republicans’ hold on the chamber when Democrats flipped seats earlier this year, and tonight, Sen.-elect Renee Hardman's special election win ensured that progress is protected.
We broke Republicans’ hold on the chamber when Democrats flipped seats earlier this year, and tonight, Sen.-elect Renee Hardman's special election win ensured that progress is protected.
December 31, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Let’s go, Sen.-elect Hardman!
Tonight, Iowans rejected GOP chaos by blocking Republicans from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate AND made history by electing her as the first Black woman to serve in the chamber.
Tonight, Iowans rejected GOP chaos by blocking Republicans from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate AND made history by electing her as the first Black woman to serve in the chamber.
BREAKING: Democrats just BLOCKED the GOP from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate!
We broke Republicans’ hold on the chamber when Democrats flipped seats earlier this year, and tonight, Sen.-elect Renee Hardman's special election win ensured that progress is protected.
We broke Republicans’ hold on the chamber when Democrats flipped seats earlier this year, and tonight, Sen.-elect Renee Hardman's special election win ensured that progress is protected.
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
BREAKING: Democrats just BLOCKED the GOP from restoring a supermajority in the Iowa Senate!
We broke Republicans’ hold on the chamber when Democrats flipped seats earlier this year, and tonight, Sen.-elect Renee Hardman's special election win ensured that progress is protected.
We broke Republicans’ hold on the chamber when Democrats flipped seats earlier this year, and tonight, Sen.-elect Renee Hardman's special election win ensured that progress is protected.
BREAKING: Renee Hardman just won her election to Iowa’s SD-16, blocking Republicans from restoring a supermajority in the chamber!
She’s also making history as the first Black woman to win a seat in the state Senate, and is ready to be a strong voice for the people.
She’s also making history as the first Black woman to win a seat in the state Senate, and is ready to be a strong voice for the people.
December 31, 2025 at 2:22 AM
BREAKING: Renee Hardman just won her election to Iowa’s SD-16, blocking Republicans from restoring a supermajority in the chamber!
She’s also making history as the first Black woman to win a seat in the state Senate, and is ready to be a strong voice for the people.
She’s also making history as the first Black woman to win a seat in the state Senate, and is ready to be a strong voice for the people.
Our strategy around our expanded 2026 Target Map isn’t only about statehouse gains – it will also secure a fundamental shift of power that will impact the future of the Democratic Party at all levels of the ballot.
Downballot Democrats are gearing up for “2010 in reverse”
The DLCC plans to spend $50 million targeting races in 27 states.
www.motherjones.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our strategy around our expanded 2026 Target Map isn’t only about statehouse gains – it will also secure a fundamental shift of power that will impact the future of the Democratic Party at all levels of the ballot.
Our winning strategy helped state Dems sweep this year's elections!
We must carry the momentum from these victories into next year’s crucial midterms.
We must carry the momentum from these victories into next year’s crucial midterms.
'How We Did It': Dems Release Strategy Memo on Election Night Dominance
Dems look to carry the momentum of a historic year of victories into the all-important 2026 midterms
meidasnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our winning strategy helped state Dems sweep this year's elections!
We must carry the momentum from these victories into next year’s crucial midterms.
We must carry the momentum from these victories into next year’s crucial midterms.
2025 was one for the books!
State Dems spent the year winning elections, overperforming, and flipping seats blue across the country while fighting back against GOP extremism, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished.
State Dems spent the year winning elections, overperforming, and flipping seats blue across the country while fighting back against GOP extremism, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished.
December 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
2025 was one for the books!
State Dems spent the year winning elections, overperforming, and flipping seats blue across the country while fighting back against GOP extremism, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished.
State Dems spent the year winning elections, overperforming, and flipping seats blue across the country while fighting back against GOP extremism, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished.
Republicans are still trying to make it harder to get birth control.
Make no mistake: State Dems will never stop fighting back against these efforts and never stop working to protect and expand contraception access.
Make no mistake: State Dems will never stop fighting back against these efforts and never stop working to protect and expand contraception access.
2025 State Legislation on Birth Control: Attacks Continue but State Advocates Work to Protect and Expand Contraceptive Access - National Women's Law Center
Everyone should have access to the birth control they want or need, when they want or need it, without any barriers. This is especially important for young people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ comm...
nwlc.org
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Republicans are still trying to make it harder to get birth control.
Make no mistake: State Dems will never stop fighting back against these efforts and never stop working to protect and expand contraception access.
Make no mistake: State Dems will never stop fighting back against these efforts and never stop working to protect and expand contraception access.
Winning upcoming special elections is crucial to helping us:
✅Stop the GOP from restoring their supermajority in the Iowa Senate
✅Secure DFL control of the Minnesota House
✅Keep the Virginia Senate blue
✅Stop the GOP from restoring their supermajority in the Iowa Senate
✅Secure DFL control of the Minnesota House
✅Keep the Virginia Senate blue
DLCC Priority - Special Elections
In America’s state legislature elections, there are no off-years or even off-months. Special elections take place year-round across the country, and these races represent important opportunities for u...
dlcc.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Winning upcoming special elections is crucial to helping us:
✅Stop the GOP from restoring their supermajority in the Iowa Senate
✅Secure DFL control of the Minnesota House
✅Keep the Virginia Senate blue
✅Stop the GOP from restoring their supermajority in the Iowa Senate
✅Secure DFL control of the Minnesota House
✅Keep the Virginia Senate blue
If Taylor Rehmet flips a seat blue in the Texas Senate on 1/31, he will be a powerful voice for working Texans as he fights for public school funding, better access to housing and health care, and a brighter future for all!
Learn more:
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Taylor Rehmet
Taylor Rehmet is a machinist and United States Air Force veteran running in a January runoff election to flip his Fort Worth-area Texas Senate district blue.
dlcc.org
December 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If Taylor Rehmet flips a seat blue in the Texas Senate on 1/31, he will be a powerful voice for working Texans as he fights for public school funding, better access to housing and health care, and a brighter future for all!
Learn more:
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Amid the constant chaos caused by Trump and federal Republicans in D.C., it’s clear that state Democrats are the leaders we need to chart the path forward.
State Democrats extend influence over party amid turmoil in DC
As D.C. Democrats struggle to counter Trump, state leaders are making the case of why the party should turn their way.
www.newsweek.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Amid the constant chaos caused by Trump and federal Republicans in D.C., it’s clear that state Democrats are the leaders we need to chart the path forward.
Right now, Dem power is strong in the states – and that’s more important than ever.
Our election wins this year have helped us strengthen this firewall, but the fight is far from over. We must continue to build on these victories and grow Dem power across the country.
Our election wins this year have helped us strengthen this firewall, but the fight is far from over. We must continue to build on these victories and grow Dem power across the country.
December 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Right now, Dem power is strong in the states – and that’s more important than ever.
Our election wins this year have helped us strengthen this firewall, but the fight is far from over. We must continue to build on these victories and grow Dem power across the country.
Our election wins this year have helped us strengthen this firewall, but the fight is far from over. We must continue to build on these victories and grow Dem power across the country.
As Florida Republicans do all they can to push their extreme and reckless policies on their constituents, Democrats in the state have issues like affordability at the top of their agenda.
We must break the GOP’s supermajorities in both chambers next year.
We must break the GOP’s supermajorities in both chambers next year.
Legislature Democrats put affordability atop their 2026 session agenda • Florida Phoenix
Florida Democrats have housing affordability and government efficiency on their minds a month out from the start of the 2026 legislative session. “What we have seen is that we have a lame duck governo...
floridaphoenix.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
As Florida Republicans do all they can to push their extreme and reckless policies on their constituents, Democrats in the state have issues like affordability at the top of their agenda.
We must break the GOP’s supermajorities in both chambers next year.
We must break the GOP’s supermajorities in both chambers next year.
The Ohio GOP keeps pushing their anti-abortion agenda, even after voters made it clear they wanted their reproductive rights protected.
Next year, we’re ready to break the supermajority in the state House and stop this extremism in its tracks.
Next year, we’re ready to break the supermajority in the state House and stop this extremism in its tracks.
Ohio lawmakers can't stop abortion, but they're working to make it harder. Here's how • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Republicans have started to pass anti-abortion bills that attempt to get around the state's constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights. Abortion rights advocates are frustrated, but ...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Ohio GOP keeps pushing their anti-abortion agenda, even after voters made it clear they wanted their reproductive rights protected.
Next year, we’re ready to break the supermajority in the state House and stop this extremism in its tracks.
Next year, we’re ready to break the supermajority in the state House and stop this extremism in its tracks.
It’s not an exaggeration to say we had one of the best election years in recent memory. From expanding our majority in the Virginia House to securing a supermajority in the NJ Assembly to breaking the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, 2025 was one for the books!
State Democrats Racked Up Historic 2025 Election Wins
A rundown of some of the most important Tuesday night victories you haven’t heard about yet.
dlcc.org
December 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It’s not an exaggeration to say we had one of the best election years in recent memory. From expanding our majority in the Virginia House to securing a supermajority in the NJ Assembly to breaking the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, 2025 was one for the books!