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Democrats benefit from cash influx despite party turmoil

The Hill 08 Apr 2025
Democratic candidates are raking in large sums of money for Senate, House and downballot campaigns — a sign that the grassroots enthusiasm remains strong despite earlier concerns of fundraising challenges following the party’s rout in November. Sen.
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Democrat running for competitive Colorado House seat raises over $1M

The Hill 07 Apr 2025
Democratic candidate Manny Rutinel, who’s running for a competitive House seat in Colorado, has raised more than $1.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising of this year ... Within the first day of his campaign, he raked in more than $400,000.
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Ossoff rakes in more than $11M in first quarter of Georgia Senate race

The Hill 07 Apr 2025
Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) campaign announced it had raked in more than $11 million in the first quarter of fundraising for this year as he gears up for a competitive reelection in Georgia ... In 2021, Ossoff narrowly defeated former Sen ... ....
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Republicans brush off concerns about Musk's political liability

The Hill 06 Apr 2025
Republicans are largely dismissing concerns about Elon Musk’s political liability in the wake of their loss in Wisconsin, where he played a central role ... Meanwhile, some argued his involvement was a net positive ... He’s a very talented guy.”.
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Breaking down the Wisconsin, Florida special elections

The Hill 03 Apr 2025
Democrats on Tuesday scored a win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held on to two seats in deep-red Florida districts, raising questions about what the results mean as both parties look ahead to next year’s midterms ... For Rep.
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Rep. Chris Pappas announces bid for NH Senate

The Hill 03 Apr 2025
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) announced on Thursday that he’s running for a Senate seat in New Hampshire to replace Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who's retiring ... “Like Senator Shaheen, I’ll always put New Hampshire first.” ... Chris Sununu (R) and former Amb.
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Wisconsin passes ballot measure requiring photo ID to vote

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Wisconsin voters were projected to pass a ballot measure that amends the state Constitution to require photo identification in order to vote, according to Decision Desk HQ ... Meanwhile 27 percent of respondents opposed it ....
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Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and delivering a blow to Elon Musk and President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ ... ....
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5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Democrats scored a critical win Tuesday in their first major test at the ballot box since President Trump took office in January ... Here are five takeaways from Tuesday night’s elections. A bitter night for Trump and Musk in Wisconsin ... ....
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Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser, according to Decision Desk HQ ... Underly received criticism from Republicans and even Gov.
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Trump's executive order on elections sparks backlash

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Democrats are stepping up their opposition to one of President Trump’s latest executive orders, which would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote ...There are multiple problems with it,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) told The Hill ... Rep.
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Scott Walker on Wisconsin race: Trump voters 'don't vote in spring elections'

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) brushed off the results from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race, saying that Trump voters often “don’t vote in spring elections.”.I‘ve said this for months ... ....
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Musk downplays Wisconsin results, saying he 'expected to lose'

The Hill 02 Apr 2025
Elon Musk downplayed the results in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying in a post early Wednesday that he had “expected to lose.”. Musk was responding to a user on X thanking him for his involvement ... Thanks Elon ... Keep fighting.”. Musk responded ... ....
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What to watch in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, special Florida elections

The Hill 01 Apr 2025
Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are set to decide on several key statewide and congressional races that are shaping up to be the first critical bellwethers of the national mood since the 2024 election ... Here’s what to watch for. ... ....
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Georgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair

The Hill 31 Mar 2025
Rep ... “I was clear from the beginning of this process, that once the approved language was adopted, this would prohibit me from continuing to serve as your Chairwoman due to ethics rules in the US House of Representatives,” she wrote.
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