IN THE STATES: Democrats Ready for Key November Elections As Republicans Push an Extreme, Losing Agenda  

Democratic enthusiasm was on full display during this week’s historic Virginia Democratic primary. Virginia Democrats fielded their largest bench of candidates in recent memory – including in the rubiest of red districts, while Virginia voters set the highest early voting turnout in a primary this year. Across the board, the… Read More

Powered by Grassroots Supporters, DNC Raises More in First Four Months Under Ken Martin Than Any Other Chair in History

DNC raises nearly $40 million in first four months under Ken Martin, nearly double 2017 Today, the Democratic National Committee announced that fundraising under Chair Ken Martin’s first four months is the highest in DNC history under any chair’s first four months — totaling nearly $40 million in individual contributions,… Read More

DNC Statement on Juneteenth 2025

DNC Chair Ken Martin and DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta issued the following joint statement on Juneteenth:  “Today, Americans across the country gather to commemorate Juneteenth, a day of celebration, remembrance and resolve. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally freed. Juneteenth marks this… Read More

ICYMI: Voters Energized for Critical Fall Elections Following Recordbreaking Voter Turnout in VA Democratic Primary 

Ahead of November elections, Virginia Democrats are touting a historic slate of Democratic nominees — one of the largest ever fielded in state history. Yesterday’s elections also saw the highest Democratic early voting turnout in a primary this year — a major show of voters’ enthusiasm to elect Democratic candidates… Read More

Make America Sick Again: Trump Reconsiders Asbestos Ban as Health Experts Sound the Alarm

Donald Trump’s EPA plans to reconsider a ban on cancer-causing asbestos that is outlawed in more than 50 other countries. After his administration cancelled grants aimed at keeping children safe from toxic chemicals and helped corporate polluters contaminate Americans’ drinking water, Trump is threatening working families’ health and… Read More

DNC Congratulates Full Slate of Democratic Candidates in Virginia, Touts Democratic Enthusiasm Ahead of Critical Elections This Fall 

Today, the DNC congratulates Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger, lieutenant gubernatorial nominee Ghazala Hashmi, nominee for attorney general Jay Jones, and Democratic candidates up and down the ballot.  Election season has only just begun and already, Democratic enthusiasm in Virginia has reached historic levels: For the first time in years,… Read More

NEW: Jobless Claims Hit Highs As Americans Brace for Trump Recession

In response to record-breaking jobless claims, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “Jobless claims? Up. Layoffs? Up. Americans’ confidence in the economy? Way down. Donald Trump’s cost-hiking agenda is stagnating job growth, making life more unaffordable, and dragging America toward economic disaster. But instead of listening to… Read More