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The premier source of information for the thousands of elections below the presidency, from Senate to city council. Our site: http://the-downballot.com/
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Jeff Singer @jeffsinger.bsky.social · 2h
Kevin McCarthy told Republicans this summer he wanted to raise $100 million to stop California redistricting. So far he's absolutely *nowhere* near that goal. punchbowl.news/archive/1082...
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 2h
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff raised a gigantic $12 million in the third quarter of 2025 for his reelection campaign, and he ended September with $21 million in the bank. Georgia is the Senate GOP's top pickup opportunity, but Republicans have an expensive primary to get through next year.
Dem Ossoff raises $12M in 3 months, brings his U.S. Senate war chest to $21M
The Democrat’s campaign said Wednesday that Ossoff collected more than 233,000 donations averaging $36 between July and September.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 11h
An interesting observation from @donnermaps.bsky.social: Compared to the 2024 primaries in #TN07 (which were both uncontested), Dem turnout increased 38% while GOP turnout increased by a smaller 15%.

Overall, GOP turnout was 36,854, Dem turnout was 31,002.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 11h
Not every day you see a four-way primary finish 28-25-24-23!
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 12h
And state Rep. Aftyn Behn wins the (much closer) Dem primary. She'll face off against Republican Matt Van Epps on Dec. 2.

#TN07 is a very conservative district, but Dems hope that the GOP's gerrymander, which added part of Nashville, will boost them. Also keep an eye on Montgomery Co.
Aftyn Behn wins Democratic Primary for US House special election
The eyes of the nation are on Tennessee for a special election that could sway the balance of power in Washington D.C.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 12h
Trump-endorsed Matt Van Epps is the GOP winner. Dem primary still to be decided. Special election for this Trump+22 district is on Dec. 2. www.newschannel5.com/news/matt-va...
Matt Van Epps wins Republican Primary for US House Special Election
There had been 11 Republican candidates in the primary Tuesday, including state Reps. Jody Barrett, Gino Bulso and Lee Reeves, and a one-time appointee of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, Matt Van Epps.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 13h
Some early votes tallied on both sides in #TN07. Matt Van Epps, who was endorsed by Trump & ex-Rep. Mark Green, with a sizable lead for the GOP. The Dem race is very close.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 14h
Polls close for the #TN07 special election primaries in one hour. Results here: elections.tn.gov/categories/u...

Plus, our preview -->
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 16h
Adelita Grijalva is eager to provide the final signature necessary to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

Mike Johnson has delayed her swearing-in for weeks, even though every other special election winner this year has been seated a day after their victory.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h
RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 17h
#IA02: Lindsay James (D): $275,000 raised (in six weeks). James, a state representative, is competing for the Democratic nod to flip the House seat that GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson is giving up to run for the Senate
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 17h
Folks in the media world: Do you have any experience with this site, which says it charges $26 a month for access to LexisNexis news sources? www.expertaccess.org
Home - ExpertAccess
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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 18h
In which former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., asks Amy McGrath not to run for Kentucky's Senate seat again. In 2020, McGrath raised nearly $100 million and lost to Mitch McConnell by nearly 20 points.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 20h
We've had several updates this month—including a couple of new ones today—for our live redistricting tracker, which will keep you up to date on what's going on in *every* state.

Bookmark it here --> www.the-downballot.com/p/the-downba...
Latest Updates Nebraska: Republican Gov. Jim Pillen expresses openness to redraw, but GOP would face serious obstacles. (Oct. 7) Utah: Republicans pass new map, but it must win court approval first. (Oct. 7) Kansas: Republicans start circulating petition to convene a special session of the legislature. (Oct. 1)
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 1d
Updating this chart because the prior version is out of date. With Mike Johnson refusing to convene the House, the soonest Democrat Adelita Grijalva can get sworn in—and provide the 218th signature to force a vote on the Epstein files—is now three weeks after winning the #AZ07 special election.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 22h
Morning Digest: GOP launches campaign to end Democratic control of Pennsylvania's top court
Three justices are up for retention this fall
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 22h
@malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social The Downballot wrote about the PA Supreme Court twice last month!
Morning Digest: Democrats have a wide spending edge in the battle for Pennsylvania's Supreme Court
But the richest man in the state could tip the balance with a single check
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 22h
Some big news out of Wisconsin: Attorney General Josh Kaul will NOT enter the Democratic primary for governor and will instead seek reelection. Kaul would likely have been one of the major candidates to succeed retiring Gov. Tony Evers in what's still a packed primary.
Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general won't run for governor and will seek reelection instead
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term. With Democratic Gov.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 23h
Also in our new Digest:
• GOP poll shows California's redistricting amendment well ahead
• Utah Republicans pass a new congressional map, but will the judge sign off?
• Maine state auditor launches Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Jared Golden in seat Trump carried three times
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 23h
GOP leaders told Rep. Wesley Hunt's donors to tell him to "stop wasting donor resources on Senate posturing." One of Hunt's own colleagues called him "the least liked out of everybody" in the Texas delegation. Hunt has reportedly "pissed off the White House." He's running for Senate anyway.
Morning Digest: A third congressman the GOP wanted to stay put is now running statewide
Democrats would be delighted if Wesley Hunt's entry proves a boon for Ken Paxton
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 23h
GOP leaders told Rep. Wesley Hunt's donors to tell him to "stop wasting donor resources on Senate posturing." One of Hunt's own colleagues called him "the least liked out of everybody" in the Texas delegation. Hunt has reportedly "pissed off the White House." He's running for Senate anyway.
Morning Digest: A third congressman the GOP wanted to stay put is now running statewide
Democrats would be delighted if Wesley Hunt's entry proves a boon for Ken Paxton
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A Wild Lib Appeared @awildlibappeared.bsky.social · 1d
For more context, here's an old article that talks about the bill! #AB5 #capoli #vote

www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Republicans, Democrats unite on bills to speed up California’s ballot counting
Why is California’s vote counting process slower than most states?
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A Wild Lib Appeared @awildlibappeared.bsky.social · 1d
While checking the bills Newsom recently signed, I noticed he signed #AB5 on Friday.

No, not the gig worker bill--the AB-5 from this session.

The law speeds up CA's ballot counting, requiring completion in 2 weeks.

The days of waiting forever for CA election results may finally be over! #capoli
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 1d
Punchbowl's Ally Mutnick, who first reported on a new poll of CA's map amendment (Prop 50), has shared the complete question wording. The survey tested a variety of pro and con messages appearing on TV, but nothing moves the needle—the measure passes every which way it's tested.
250646 CA Statewide Proposition 50 Poll 9.29 | Displayr
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 1d
(Deleted earlier post to reflect updated information.)
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 1d
#AZ01: Businessman Jonathan Treble brought in $700,000 in third quarter, his campaign tells The Downballot that $308,000 was from the candidate. Treble is one of several Democrats running to flip a swing seat that GOP Rep. David Schweikert is leaving behind to run for governor.
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