Grassroots Momentum is Defining the Midterms
Happy Wednesday, Democrats!
Election season has officially kicked off, and we are excited to celebrate big Democratic wins across the country. The road to November starts now, and the DNC is working around the clock to support candidates nationwide in preparation to take back Congress in the midterms.
The stakes could not be higher, but the momentum is on our side. That’s why, since 2025, we’ve flipped 28 state legislative seats from red to blue, while Republicans have flipped zero. As Donald Trump wreaks havoc on our economy and funds a war that nobody wants, Democrats are meeting people where they are to address the issues that matter most.
Every Democratic win strengthens our power to fight for the issues that matter most to Americans. Voters are sick and tired of Trump putting billionaires first, and they have spoken up. Democrats have now won 254 out of 284 key elections (that’s nearly 90 percent!) since Trump took office, proving that we’re on the offense.
This momentum would not be possible without grassroots supporters like you. Every win is fueled by volunteers, donations, and votes from Democrats nationwide. Thank you for being in this fight with us!
The First Democratic Nominees of the Midterms Are In!
The first primary elections of 2026 were held last Tuesday, and we now officially have the first Democratic nominees for the midterm elections.
In North Carolina, Roy Cooper secured the Democratic nomination for the Senate. Cooper is a proven leader, previously serving as the governor of North Carolina for two terms, where he created thousands of jobs, expanded Medicaid, and boosted public education. Now, he is running a campaign focused on lowering costs, protecting health care, and standing up for working North Carolinians.
In Texas, James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for Senate. As an eighth-generation Texan, Talarico is fighting to put Texas families first. He spoke directly to families about the issues that matter most to them, like the rising costs of utilities and the health care crisis unleashed by Donald Trump.
Also in Texas, Gina Hinojosa secured a victory in the gubernatorial primary. Hinojosa is a champion for Texans who have been left behind by Governor Greg Abbott’s 11 years in power. She has fought relentlessly to protect public schools, workers, and voting rights across the Lone Star State, and she will continue this fight throughout her campaign.
Congratulations to all Democratic nominees!
Congratulations to Alex Holladay!
Last week, Arkansas Democrat Alex Holladay secured a massive victory in the Arkansas House District 70 election, flipping a Republican seat blue. This victory is yet another sign that Democrats have all the momentum heading into November. Since 2025, Democrats have flipped 28 legislative seats from red to blue, while Republicans have flipped zero.
Voters are putting their faith into Democratic leaders like Representative-elect Holladay because they are sick and tired of MAGA Republicans’ billionaire-first agenda that is raising costs on working families. In Arkansas, over 110,000 people are set to lose health care because of Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, and rural hospitals are on the brink of closure.
Leaders like Holladay are determined to bring down costs for Arkansans and protect their health care. During his campaign, he focused on real solutions to the problems pressing Arkansans most, and voters put their trust in him to lead. This is yet another sign that no Republican seat is safe, and this historic Democratic momentum will continue throughout the midterms.
Congratulations, Representative-elect Holladay!
Make Sure You Are Registered to Vote
Elections are happening all across the country, and it is more important now than ever to make your voice heard at the polls. Check your registration today, and make sure you know your rights before you vote.
Trump’s “Affordability Czar” Is Nowhere to be Found
Last year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration would appoint an “affordability czar” who would hone in on lowering costs. A year later? Trump’s “affordability czar” is nowhere to be found.
While Americans continuously express concern over the economy and the cost of living, Trump continues to prioritize his billionaire buddies and funding a needless war of choice, leaving Americans to pay the price. Electricity bills are skyrocketing, unemployment is ticking up, and Donald Trump still has no concrete plan to make America more affordable.
Time and time again, Trump breaks his promises to the American people, and this is just another example of his betrayal of hardworking families. American households are forced to contend with higher grocery prices, unaffordable rent, and skyrocketing health care prices because of Trump’s failed economic policies.
Voters have had enough of Trump’s lies and betrayals. Democrats are fighting each and every day to make America more affordable for everyday citizens, and that’s why we will win big this November.
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Why You’re Working More and Making Less
After failing to lower costs for families, the Trump administration is building an Exhaustion Economy that forces Americans to work multiple jobs just to survive.
In this video, DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta breaks down the reality of underemployment, surging costs, and how mass federal firings are disproportionately hitting Black communities. From stripping food assistance from veterans to rewarding billionaires with tax cuts, Kenyatta exposes the gaslighting behind recent jobs reports and explains why the system is designed to keep you exhausted.
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democrats should NOT be so confident - "don't count your chickens..."