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NEW on Spotlight: 3 Dem candidates running in competitive races for the Tennessee House, where Republicans tried to undemocratically silence members who speak out for the lives of their constituents. We need as many Dem voices as possible. Meet our champions: 

The leadership of the House and Senate Democratic caucuses announced the creation of two new committees for the 2025 legislative session, as well as the chairs of the more than two dozen joint committees in the General Assembly. #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

Here's my 3 minute closing argument (we had a strict start and stop) which I delivered at Thursday's League of Minority Voters -Oregon Chapter event. In it, I talk about why I'm the best fit to be District 3's congressman. I also talk about power structures and how their determination of political "viability" leads to incorrectly narrowing candidates which then get sold to the voting public as "the choices." This process is not only outdated and nonsensical, it's contrary to representative democracy and everything we are fighting for to change about politics. If you were curious, Susheela and Maxine were not present at this event which is fascinating because 1. It's kind of an important one to attend and 2. They had 3 months notice about the event and its time, date, and location never changed. Thank you League of Minority Voters for putting on this great event. Thank you People's AV Company for filming the event.

Initial Top Two legislative results suggest Democrats’ best pickup opportunities could be in the 10th, 17th, and 26th Districts Democrats are on track to have legislative majorities in 2025 that are at least as large as their current ones. But they also have opportunities to grow their majorities. Here's a look at how their candidates are doing in key districts in initial Election Night returns. https://lnkd.in/giG2gwnt

Which candidates best reflect your values and will best represent you in the corridors of the statehouse and the panels in city and town halls? These races are an opportunity to influence so much that impacts your day-to-day life. Issues and policies like property taxes, local road repairs, land use, the content of curricula and the library in public schools, medical freedom, and so much more are on the ballot in every state and local race. Some signs don't promote candidates, but ballot initiatives. Don't neglect these either; read the proposals carefully and critically to make the best decision. Of course, the election is also a particular chance for you to vote your Article V values when it comes to state legislative races. Have you researched or directly engaged with candidates as to their stances on a COS resolution? It's not enough to merely vote for president and your U.S. representatives. There is still time to get to know the candidates behind all of those signs so that you make informed, value-based decisions in the voting booth. Your country, your state, and your city or town depends on it. https://lnkd.in/gB93Axvu #vote #getoutthevote #election2024

APS Members. A 2:27min explanation on how the Board is made up and why different members can only vote for certain positions. Voting is now open (4-18 November) for relevant eligible members on who within our ranks can be voted to the APS Board for these next 3 years. Check your APS emails for instructions on how to vote if you are eligible.

American democracy doesn't work the way most people think it does. Want us to prove it? 🤔 There are more open seats on the ballot across the country in 2025 than there were in 2024. And it's not even that close. From high profile mayoral races in New York, Boston and Atlanta to tens of thousands of local school board seats, voters have many choices to make next year. And there is limited time to prepare– in the month of February alone, there are over 10,000 seats on the ballot 📣 In the first of many previews of what's at stake in 2025, see: A visual of which states have the most open positions A preview of the number of seats on the ballot in each month of the year Level of government with the most open positions https://hubs.li/Q02-0DLf0

I think you will find the short report very handy when it comes to getting a quick snapshot of what happened to California on Tuesday, November 5. The report covers the Senate, the Assembly and the propositions as well as the congressional races. Please feel free to download and share with all that you like. #caleg #cabudget #cagov

Southern California’s congressional races are coming down to the wire, with more Democratic candidates taking the lead in several key districts. As thousands of ballots remain uncounted, early Republican leads have shifted, leaving tight margins in competitive races across the region. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gYZ-dGjG #SoCalElection2024 #CaliforniaPolitics #CongressionalRaces #ElectionUpdates #VoteCount #BallotResults #SouthernCalifornia #DemocratsLead #ElectionFinale #CloseRace

A second Wednesday post on voting? Damn straight! If you haven't done it yet, go vote. There is no reason not to. If you vote early, the lines are often a lot shorter than they are on election day. "But, Jerry, I don't live in a swing state." That doesn't mean you that shouldn't exercise your franchise. The down ballot races are just as important. Judge. State's attorney. State representative. The winner of each of these races will directly affect how you live. So spend an hour or two on line to research the issues and the candidates. What do you stand for? What do the candidates stand for? And are the candidates people of character (likely to do what they say), or self-aggrandizing fools (looking to hold office for the sake of having some power)? Then, after doing this little bit of work, make your voice heard. Have you made a plan to vote? If not, please do so now.