Biden’s historic presidency continues. You can read a summary of his achievements on the FridayAction page dedicated to his accomplishments. Click here.
ELECTIONS THIS WEEK
It’s the elections, not the polls. Tuesday was a very good night. Since 2020, elections have been telling the story. The majority of Americans want what we want, are paying attention, and turning out to vote. Proliferating groups like FridayAction.org have made a difference. Here, David Brooks draws the difference between polls and elections. The Guardian explains why Tuesday contradicts recent Biden/Trump polls.
The Republican Party is in trouble. Democrats are thriving. Here’s a comprehensive snapshot of where we stand: Hopium Chronicles
THE DEMOCRAT’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES
- Virginia. Democrats flipped the House of Delegates and kept control of the State Senate. CBS News They also won a majority on the Loudon County School Board. Huff Post
- Ohio. Voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that keeps abortion legal.
- Pennsylvania. Democrats won a seat on the state Supreme Court, extending their majority. They also made history on both ends of the state and in Philadelphia’s suburbs. Inquirer
- Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear handily won re-election in the red state.
- Rhode Island. Democrats won a special election. Former Biden aide Gabe Amo will be the first Black RI representative in the U.S. Congress. NBC News
- New Jersey. As Politico reports, Democrats held onto their state legislative majorities and expanded them.
- For all results see: NYTimes ABCNews
Book-banning Moms for Liberty were turned back across the country this week. The Daily Beast. Advocate
KEEPING IT GOING
The Democracy Alliance, a powerful network of major liberal donors, will prioritize winning back control of the House for Democrats. They’ll pour tens of millions into crucial races in New York and California and invest in key swing states and liberal organizations that focus on voting rights. Democracy Alliance NYTimes
AND ON THE LEGAL SIDE
A Texas Judge holds firm against a Republican lawsuit. Republicans, seeking to challenge 2022 election results, have been claiming illegal votes and ballot shortages in Democratic Houston. They lost. ABC News
The U.S. Department of Justice said Alabama cannot prosecute people who help women leave the state to obtain abortions. The Constitution protects the right to travel. AP News