Eric Darnley SmallJan 1
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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Advocate.comOct 6

South Carolina judge's house burns down after ruling against Trump administration

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/crime/south-carolina-judge-house-fire

WINGS_radioOct 3

Session of the #Oregon #statesenate #committee on #veterans , #emergency #management and #federal and #world #affairs exploring details about the Oregon #NationalGuard members being pulled into a #federal #military action in the city of #portland

https://youtu.be/2_wo1ve6uQM?si=GrvpMyxi6r0HINjp

Oregon National Guard General on Portland Deployment

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WYM ModSep 29
Sarah Huckabee Sanders sparked controversy by delaying the special election to fill Arkansas Senate District 26 until June 2026, well past the 150-day legal limit. Over 85,000 constituents risk nearly 280 days without representation during key budget decisions. Critics claim she’s shirking her duty. Full story: https://www.alternet.org/the-right-wing/sarah-huckabee-sanders-2674053429/ #SarahHuckabeeSanders #Arkansas #StateSenate #SpecialElection #PoliticalControversy #Representation
'Unacceptable': GOP gov blasted by members of her own party for 'scandalously defying Arkansas law'

After pushback from members of her own party, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders late Friday changed the date of the general election to fill the vacant District 26 Senate seat from November 2026 to June.The new general election date still comes after the end of the Legislature’s 2026 fiscal session, givin...

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wdhughes.bsky.socialAug 19
Just cast my vote for #DebraShigley to represent us in the #Georgia #StateSenate!! If you live in #Cherokee County (and parts of #Fulton) you could too!! Quick and easy!! https://cherokeegavotes.com/ https://www.debraforgeorgia.com/ @cherokeedemsga.bsky.social @votesaveamerica.crooked.com
News BeepAug 5

California’s Democratic legislative leaders appear ready to follow Newsom’s lead on redistricting

California’s Democratic legislative leaders are not ready to talk publicly about Gov. …
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Assembly #California #californialegislature #Democratsredistricting #effort #GavinNewsom #governor #independentredistrictingcommission #lawmaker #lead #map #moredemocrats #multiplesource #power #specialelection #statesenate #UnitedStates #Us #USA #voter
https://www.newsbeep.com/39896/

Elizabeth WinterNov 6, 2024
#DACA #CindyNava
In #NewMexico, a #Dreamer has been elected to our #StateSenate. One wonders if Steven Miller will have her dragged off the floor at the state capitol. (Never mind that they say "criminals first" for deportation.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cindy-nava-daca-recipient-wins-new-mexico-legislative-seat-historic-2024-election-wins/
DACA recipient wins New Mexico legislative seat and other historic 2024 election wins

Cindy Nava, a former undocumented immigrant, Dreamer and Biden administration official, was elected to the New Mexico State Senate.

CBS News
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈May 7, 2024

#SouthCarolina #Ignores #4thCircuit #AppealsCourt #Ruling.

#StateSenate #Bans #Trans #HealthCare just days after a #ruling stating that #discrimination against #transgender #medicalcare is #unconstitutional.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #SouthCarolina #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/south-carolina-ignores-4th-circuit

South Carolina Ignores 4th Circuit Court Ruling, Senate Bans Trans Care

Days after a 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling stating that discrimination against transgender medical care is unconstitutional, the South Carolina Senate passed a trans care ban.

Erin In The Morning
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈May 2, 2024

#SouthCarolina #Senate takes up #ban on #genderaffirmingcare for #transgender #minors.

The Heavily #Gerrymandered #StateSenate has 30 #Republicans, 15 #Democrats and one #independent, so the #Hateful #bill is likely to #pass.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #SouthCarolina #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #Hategroups #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://apnews.com/article/transgender-health-care-south-carolina-4c2f2f1e156d9955e22a396d903614d0

South Carolina Senate takes up ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

South Carolina’s Senate is debating a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The bill was passed by the state House in January and would bar health professionals from performing gender-transition surgeries, prescribing puberty-blocking drugs and overseeing hormone treatments for patients under 18 years old. School principals or vice principals would also have to notify parents or guardians if a child wanted to use a different name than their legal one or a nickname or pronouns that did not match their sex at birth. If passed and signed by the governor, South Carolina would be the 25th state to pass a ban on gender-affirming care.

AP News
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Apr 15, 2024

#Gerrymandered #Tennessee #StateSenate #Passes #Hateful #Bill Making "#Recruiting" For #Trans #Youth #Care A #Felony.

The bill could have far ranging impacts in #Tennessee and outside of the #state, and could be broadly used to #target #healthcareprofessionals across #state #lines.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/tennessee-senate-passes-bill-making

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Making "Recruiting" For Trans Youth Care A Felony

The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.

Erin In The Morning