Renee Hardman’s decisive victory in Iowa’s special election keeps the Democrats’ hold on the Senate, preventing Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control. The first Black woman elected to Iowa’s 50-seat Senate, Hardman, a nonprofit CEO and West Des Moines City Councilmember, won by 43 points over Republican Lucas Loftin after the seat was vacated by the late Sen. Claire Celsi. Her win continues a series of Democratic gains, breaking the GOP supermajority that enabled easy confirmation of Governor Reynolds’ appointments. This shift influences key state decisions and represents a significant political milestone. Want to learn more? https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-renee-hardman-wins-iowa-state-senate-seat-blocking-gop-from-reclaiming-supermajority #IowaPolitics #DemocraticGain #StateSenate #ElectionResults #PoliticalShift #DiversityInPolitics
Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming supermajority

Hardman, the CEO of nonprofit Lutheran Services of Iowa and a member of the West Des Moines City Council, becomes the first Black woman elected to the 50-member Senate.

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Eileen Higgins has claimed a historic victory in the Miami mayor’s race, projected by NBC News, marking the first time Democrats will hold the office in nearly 30 years. The former Miami-Dade County commissioner secured 59% of the vote against Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. González conceded late Tuesday night. This win signifies a major political shift in Miami, with the city’s longstanding Republican dominance finally broken, even as Miami-Dade as a whole has trended Republican in recent elections. The race was deeply influenced by national issues such as affordability, Trump’s waning influence, and immigration policies, themes expected to shape future midterm contests. Will this victory signal a broader Democratic resurgence in Florida? More here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrat-wins-miamis-mayoral-race-first-time-almost-30-years-rcna248168 #MiamiPolitics #DemocraticWin #Elections2024 #Midterms #PoliticalShift #Miami #VoterTurnout
Eileen Higgins becomes first Democrat to win Miami mayor's race in almost 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race, NBC News projects, giving the party control of the office for the first time in almost three decades in another victory for Democrats ahead of next year’s pivotal midterm elections

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Paul Krugman reveals a big shift: Hispanic voters' dramatic swing back to Democrats in New Jersey, reversing last year’s GOP gains. Economic hardship and harsh immigration policies under President Trump changed minds fast, a realignment that may be permanent, echoing Jewish voters' historical memory. Read the full insights here: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/are-hispanics-americas-new-jews #HispanicVote #PoliticalShift #Krugman
Are Hispanics America’s New Jews?

That was the realignment that was

Paul Krugman
Democrats made historic gains in Georgia by flipping both statewide utility regulator races—an unprecedented feat since 2006—highlighting growing Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard's victories on the Public Service Commission signal a shift in control over utility rates and regulation. Additionally, Cincinnati Democrat Aftab Pureval defeated JD Vance’s half-brother, marking a notable Republican loss amid Vance's earlier endorsement. Virginia elected Abigail Spanberger as its first female governor, emphasizing a centrist, pro-choice platform that opposed the culture-war rhetoric of her opponent. These wins suggest a rising Democratic tide heading into 2024. Will they continue? More: https://newrepublic.com/post/202700/democrats-historic-victories-georgia-election-public-service-commision #Georgia #Elections #Democrats #GeorgiaCongress #Virginia #Midterms #PoliticalShift
Democrats Pull Off Historic Victories in Georgia Special Election

This is the first time Democrats have won a statewide seat in Georgia since 2006.

The New Republic

Sixteen Conservative Councillors Defect to Reform During Tory Conference

On the third day of the Conservative Party conference, sixteen councillors have defected from the Conservative Party to the Reform Party. This wave of defections marks a significant shift as the Conservative Party faces internal challenges. The party's leader, Kemi Badenoch, responded to the situati... [More info]

🇯🇵 Japan’s political landscape is shifting as Sanae Takaichi is set to become the first female prime minister, causing market volatility and pushing investors toward safe havens like gold. #Japan #SanaeTakaichi #BondMarket #Gold #PoliticalShift #BreakingNews

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Even though the midterm elections and the possible resulting change of power in the US leadership are still a long way off, these figures give some hope that more and more people are turning away from or are at least disappointed with Trump and the Republicans. 🤞

https://www.economist.com/interactive/trump-approval-tracker

#MidtermElections #USPolitics #Trump #Republicans #ApprovalRatings #PoliticalShift #VoterSentiment #USLeadership #PoliticalTrends

Donald Trump’s approval rating

Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump

The Economist

Boris loyalist #NadineDorries defects to Reform UK, declaring the Conservative Party "dead" with crashing membership & zero policies! 
-> Will we see a Tory shake-up? 

#ToryDecline #ReformRising #UKPolitics #PoliticalShift 

Jang Dong-hyuk secures leadership of South Korea's People Power Party, signaling a potential shift in the nation's political landscape ahead of key policy debates.
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Jang Dong-hyuk Elected as New Leader of People Power Party

Jang Dong-hyuk secures leadership of South Korea's People Power Party, signaling a potential shift in the nation's political landscape ahead of key policy debates.

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