On Monday, the DNC hosted a press call featuring North Carolina Democratic leaders – former North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – to denounce North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin and Republicans’ efforts to throw out more than 60,000 lawfully cast ballots in last November’s state elections.

• In North Carolina: News & Observer: Democrats blast ‘rock bottom maneuver’ to throw out 60,000 ballots in NC Supreme Court race
• In North Carolina: NC Newsline: Roy Cooper blasts ‘egregious attack on the right to vote’ in state Supreme Court race
• In North Carolina: Queen City News: DNC leaders calling ongoing NC Supreme Court legal battle ‘an assault on voting rights’
• In North Carolina: WUNC: The contested race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat is drawing national attention
• In North Carolina: WRAL: National Democratic Party boss: GOP’s challenge to 60,000 NC voters ‘egregious assault’ on democracy
• In North Carolina: The Center Square: Democrats lash out at Republicans, Griffin
• In North Carolina: WUNC: Fight for state Supreme Court seat part of a wider GOP power grab, Democrats say
• In North Carolina: Cardinal & Pine: On Tuesday, advocates will read the names of all 60,000 voters Jefferson Griffin wants to erase
• In North Carolina: Democracy Docket: North Carolina Judge Denies Republicans’ Request To Toss 60,000 Ballots

As we reflect on four years under President Biden’s leadership coming to a close, the DNC and Democrats across the country highlighted the accomplishments the Biden-Harris administration has achieved across states. Today, our nation is stronger, more prosperous, and more secure than it was four years ago – a true testament to the extraordinary progress made possible under President Biden’s leadership. 

• In Arizona: AZ Mirror: Democrats tout Biden’s Arizona legacy of a transformed economy and historic investments
• In Georgia: Atlanta Voice: Numbers Never Lie: Biden-Harris Administration had positive effect on the state of Georgia
• In Michigan: Michigan Chronicle: Biden Administration Legacy Leaves Michigan Stronger with Jobs, Investments, and Health Care Wins
• In Nevada: KTVN: President Biden’s Legacy in Nevada 
• In North Carolina: NC Newsline: As Biden administration prepares to depart, Democrats tout policy impacts in NC
• In Pennsylvania: PoliticsPA: Biden Recounts Pennsylvania Accomplishments Ahead of Farewell Address
• In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Examiner: Awaiting Biden’s farewell address, Democrats tout administration’s record

Across the country, MAGA Republicans are doubling down on their dangerous, anti-democratic agenda – from calling for harsh abortion bans and restrictions on women’s reproductive health care access to advocating for discriminatory laws and undermining democracy and the will of voters for a grab of power. 

• In Minnesota: Mother Jones: Republicans Attempt Power Grab in Minnesota
• In Missouri: KMOV: GOP lawmakers propose over a dozen bills aiming to restrict abortion months after voters pass Amendment 3
• In North Carolina: NC Newsline: GOP Judge Jefferson Griffin’s election case targets people who voted early
• In Wisconsin: Truthout: Wisconsin GOP Leader Says Court Ruling Could Lead to 14-Week Abortion Ban
• In Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri: NBC News: Federal judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide

The contrast couldn’t be clearer: While Republicans weaponize their power for their own gain, Democrats are delivering for hardworking Americans and fighting to lower costs.

• In Connecticut: News-Times: Connecticut lawmakers focused on lowering electricity costs, increasing energy production
• In Oklahoma: Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma Senate Democrats to focus on wages, schools, basic needs in 2025
• In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Examiner: Wisconsin Democrats want to cut cost of prescription drugs, school meals and housing with new bills