IN THE STATES: Blue Wave Sweeps the Nation as Democrats Win Major Elections Up and Down the Ballot
On Election Day, Democrats delivered a historic victory — a true Blue Sweep with wins up and down the ballot. Democrats put up high-quality candidates with clear plans to lower costs for working families. The Democratic Party continues to be the only party focused on addressing kitchen table issues, while… Read More
BY THE NUMBERS: Democrats Made Historic Inroads Across the Country, Fueling Blue Wave
On Tuesday, Democrats swept elections up and down the ballot across the country, from New York City to Virginia and New Jersey to Pennsylvania to California to Georgia to Maine. Democrats won these tough races because we ran strong candidates focused on what matters most to Americans — affordability and… Read More
ICYMI: DNC, DGA, DLCC, Democratic State Parties Host Press Call Taking a Victory Lap After Sweeping Democratic Election Wins
Today, DNC Chair Ken Martin held a press call alongside DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper, DLCC President Heather Williams, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale, and California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks to tout Democrats’ sweeping victories and overperformances during last night’s elections. Democrats ran strong, winning campaigns laser-focused on… Read More
Across the Country, Democratic Mayoral Candidates Sweep
Last night, Democratic mayoral candidates were victorious across the country, from New York City to Detroit and Cincinnati. As the ballots continue to be counted, already more than 20 Democratic mayoral candidates have claimed victory. Heading into election night, Democrats had won or overperformed in 46 out of 47 key… Read More
Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Supermajority in State Senate
Democrats flipped SD-02, SD-45, and HD-22 Last night, Mississippi Democratic candidates Theresa Isom, Reginald Jackson, Johnny DuPree, and Justin Crosby won state legislative elections in SD-02, SD-11, SD-45, and HD-22, respectively. With these victories, Democrats picked up two seats in the state Senate, ending the GOP’s Supermajority in the… Read More
BREAKING: Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms
“American voters just delivered a Democratic resurgence. A Republican reckoning. A Blue Sweep.” Tonight, Democrats swept races across the country, from New York City to Virginia and New Jersey to Pennsylvania to California to Georgia to Maine. Democrats won these tough races because we ran strong candidates focused on… Read More
DNC Congratulates Mikie Sherrill on Her Hard-Fought Victory in New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Election
Tonight, Democrat Mikie Sherrill beat Trump loyalist Jack Ciattarelli, ensuring the governor’s mansion remains in Democrats’ hands. This is the first time in 60 years that either party has been elected to control the governor’s mansion for three consecutive terms. New Jersey voters put their faith in Governor-elect Sherrill because… Read More
DNC Congratulates Ghazala Hashmi on Her Victory in Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Race
Tonight, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi soundly defeated her far-right Republican opponent, John Reid. Hashmi presented a positive vision for the Commonwealth. She centered her successful campaign on the issues that affect families the most, including how she will work with Governor-elect Spanberger to lower costs and invest in high-quality education and… Read More
DNC Congratulates Abigail Spanberger on Her Resounding Victory in Virginia’s Gubernatorial Election
Tonight, Democrat Abigail Spanberger soundly defeated Winsome Earle-Sears, flipping the governor’s mansion blue and becoming the first woman governor of Virginia. Throughout her campaign, Governor-elect Spanberger delivered a positive, compelling message, focusing on lowering costs, growing Virginia’s economy, and strengthening Virginia’s schools. She will be a leader for all Virginians… Read More
ICYMI: In Final Stretch, DNC Chair Ken Martin Barnstorms Across PA, NJ, and VA to Campaign for Democrats
With only a week left until Election Day, DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road to barnstorm across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia to turbocharge get-out-to-vote organizing efforts ahead of Democrats’ key races. Starting in Pennsylvania, Chair Martin traveled from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, meeting with local labor leaders and phonebanking… Read More