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Reuters @reuters.com · 3h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Georgia Democrats @georgiademocrat.bsky.social · 12h

We’re all feeling it — our power bills keep climbing. But this upcoming Tuesday, we can vote for leaders who will actually fight for us.

💡 Early voting starts Tuesday! Vote Peter Hubbard and Dr. Alicia Johnson for the Public Service Commission.

📍Make your plan to vote early! pluginyourpower.org

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 18h

a very under-the-radar thing happening in Mississippi this fall:

Bolts @boltsmag.org · 22h

A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi had to redraw its legislative maps. As a result, 14 districts affected by the new boundaries are hosting special elections this November. Democrats may flip several.

Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts

Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read More

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NPR @npr.org · 2h

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 2h

⏰ Time is running out to register online for the 11/4 election! Don't miss these deadlines:
10/10 ID, NC
10/14 KS, ME, MD, MN, NJ, OR, WI
10/17 CT, NE
🗳️ Find your candidates at BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #October2025

Source: WhenWeAllVote

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 1d

Every campaign we run is an experiment, and every volunteer part of a nationwide effort to learn what drives voter participation.

We’re discovering what motivates turnout—and transforming those insights into effective strategies for the future.

Join us: votefwd.org/campaigns

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Environmental Voter Project @environmentalvoter.bsky.social · 15h

Join us TOMORROW as we mobilize low propensity climate voters in Virginia!

📈 Scripts proven to increase turnout
👩🏽‍🏫 Training provided by experienced leaders
🎉 The pride of knowing you'll make an impact

www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...

Phone bank into Virginia

Join the Environmental Voter Project to turn out low propensity environmental voters in Virginia ahead of their November 4th general election!

www.environmentalvoter.org

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Pennsylvania Democratic Party @padems.org · 11h

Join us EVERY DAY — Monday through Friday from 6-8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3:00 p.m. — with an autodialer as we call folks to GET OUT THE VOTE for our Democratic PA Supreme Court Justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht!
www.mobilize.us/padems/event...

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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 19h

🗣️ Virginia early voting for Nov 4th General Election is underway.
🗳️ Find candidates & their stances at BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #September2025

Text "Vote" with a checkmark and clock forms the "V" and "O", overlaid on Virginia's silhouette. "Virginia Local Election" below.

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ColoDi @mdmeyer718.bsky.social · 21h

#BlueVoterGuide

BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 1d

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

NC Republicans hand out tax breaks to the wealthy while leaving our teachers with scraps.

Before they took control, NC ranked 25th in teacher pay. Now we’re 46th. It’s time they fully fund our public schools and pay teachers what they deserve.

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee @thedlcc.bsky.social · 22h

🚨NEW ON SPOTLIGHT🚨 @michaelcashman.bsky.social is a dedicated public servant running in an 11/4 special election to fill a vacant seat in the NY Assembly. He’ll be a powerful voice for rural New Yorkers and stop a dangerous MAGA candidate from joining the chamber.

Michael Cashman

Michael Cashman is a dedicated public servant running in a November special election to fill a vacant seat in the New York State Assembly.

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Pennsylvania Democratic Party @padems.org · 23h

Vote Local PA Spotlight: Today, we're highlighting Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in Philadelphia County. Learn more at phldems.org and 🗳 VOTE ✅ YES to RETAIN Donohue, Dougherty, Wecht, Dubow, and Wojcik on Election Day, Tuesday, NOVEMBER 4! #VoteLocalPA #PoweredbyPADems #PADems

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 23h

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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 1d

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Louisiana Democrats @lademos.bsky.social · 1d

🗳️ Only 2 days left until Election Day, Louisiana!

Make your plan to vote now — check your registration, find your polling place, and preview your sample ballot with the GeauxVote app. Let’s show up and show out! 💙💙
#lademos

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Democrats Abroad @demsabroad.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all overseas Pennsylvania voters! This is your reminder to fill out your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) now. Filling out this form annually allows you to receive your ballots and vote in any special elections that may occur. Head on over to votefromabroad.org to request your ballot!

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 1d

Congratulations to Mary Brunkow for winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine! Her groundbreaking work on immune tolerance shows why investing in research saves lives. It’s time for Congress to invest more federal funding in scientists shaping our future.

Seattle scientist among medicine Nobel Prize winners for work on peripheral immune tolerance

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

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Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · 1d

So Trump thinks we should give a $20B bailout to the right wing government in Argentina, but we can’t afford to keep your healthcare from going up by $1000s of dollars a year? Bullshit.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

New Jersey, you have until October 14 to register to vote for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

Graphic featuring Mikie Sherrill with an outline image of the state of New Jersey. There’s overlaying text that reads:

Election Day is Nov 4 2025
Vote for Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey
IWillVote.com

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❌👑 Field Team 6 ❌👑 @fieldteam6.org · 1d

As Gov. Newsom said on Aug 14: Nov. 4 - USE IT!

We can stop MAGA's maps, but only if every registered Democrat votes in November’s special election.

Vote. Every election.
Protect democracy. Win the House in ’26.
#DefendDemocracy #FairMaps #CADemocrats #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/hoiVHQBo

Vote YES on 50!

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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 1d

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee @thedlcc.bsky.social · 1d

We’re just 4 weeks away from the first November elections of the Trump 2.0 era. Of the dozens of highly competitive races across the country, we picked 10 where your help can make the difference in getting our candidates over the finish line.

Chip in!

Show your support with a contribution.

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The Alaska Democratic Party @thealaskadems.bsky.social · 1d

“[O’Neall] had a very engaged Democratic Party statewide and local parties to help her. When you have an entire state Democratic Party focused on one race, it's hard to rebuff that," said Pruhs.

Teamwork – and HARD WORK – makes the dream work. 😎 S/o to Mindy and her team for their tireless work!

Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat

The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

www.newsweek.com

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Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates - West @ppaawest.bsky.social · 1d

Idahoans: You can help #Boise voters strengthen the fight for freedom across the entire state. We need supporters from all around Idaho to help elect champions in Boise who will protect our rights and freedoms in the face of extremism. #IDPol (1/3)

Help us get out the vote in Boise. Virtual phone & text banking in Idaho. Help PPAA – ID mobilize Boise voters around local elections to keep the city a progressive beacon for all Idahoans.

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Democratic Hispanic Caucus Of Miami-Dade @dhcfmiami.bsky.social · 1d

If you live in Miami-Dade, we invite you to join us and local Democratic leaders for our Hispanic Heritage Month Event where we will celebrate our diversity and renew our commitment to speak up for our communities and fight for our rights and freedoms.

Register to join us using the link below👇🏻

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month · Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida

We invite you to join us and local leaders for a celebration of our diversity, our heritage, and the immigrant communities that helped build Miami-Dade.

www.mobilize.us

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