We’re so proud of all the dads working for their constituents in our state legislatures or running to serve in them this year 💙 Wishing them and all the dads across the country a very happy Father’s Day from the DLCC!

Michigan Democrats are working to protect voting rights in their state! Amid attacks on our democracy from the GOP at all levels of government, there’s never been a more important time to win back a blue trifecta in the state to ensure these bills can become a reality.

As we mark #PrideMonth, we’re proud to continue to help elect LGBTQ+ state legislative leaders! We’re watching many LGBTQ+ candidates running in critical Target Races that will position Dems for our strongest state legislative position by the end of the decade.

North Carolina Republicans are currently pushing a package of legislation that could make it harder to vote. This year, we must grow Dem power in the state to put Dems in a stronger position than ever to fight back against this nonsense.

As DLCC Board Member and Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes makes clear as we celebrate Juneteenth today: We must continue to work every day to create a more equal and equitable future for all.

This November, NC is one of our best opportunities to build power by breaking the GOP supermajority in the NC Senate and preventing one in the NC House in one of the worst gerrymandered states in the country. We have the momentum, now let’s get it done!

SCOTUS’ Callais decision shook up our future elections and civil rights protections nationwide. The court helped gut the VRA, giving state Republicans the opportunity to racially gerrymander their congressional maps. We can’t let them get away with it.

Fun fact: In at least 12 states, LGBTQ+ Democrats are serving as members of chamber leadership – leaders who stand up for everyone’s fundamental rights to be who they are in the face of hateful Republican legislation. #PrideMonth

Oregon Dems made real, meaningful progress for their constituents this session! From protecting workers to making life more affordable, they focused on the issues that matter most.

NEW: The GOP-led Georgia legislature says they won’t advance their scheme for new, rigged maps. Georgia already has some of the most gerrymandered maps, but this pause on further efforts provides a real opportunity for state Dems to build durable power.

Congratulations to Oklahoma House Democratic Leader and DLCC Board Member @cyndimunsonok.bsky.social on winning the Democratic nomination for Oklahoma governor! The pipeline of Democratic talent coming out of statehouses is undeniable.

Following SCOTUS’ Callais decision, Louisiana Republicans have enacted new maps, aimed at helping the GOP rig the system to protect their majority in the U.S. Congress. Their desperation is clear. There’s never been a more important time to grow Dem power in the states.

Today, the GOP-controlled Georgia legislature begins a special session to gerrymander the state’s maps in the GOP’s favor for 2028. This is the latest move by the GOP to rig maps and disenfranchise communities of color, after SCOTUS’ decision to gut the VRA. www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia...

These seven Target Race candidates are ready to help us break the GOP supermajority in the state House this November! Kansas Republicans have used their supermajority to enact harmful and unpopular legislation. We must put an end to their hold on power.

This November, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow Democratic power in the states and fight back against GOP gerrymandering. We have the plan. We have the strategy. We’re ready to get it done.

Missouri Republicans have made it harder for children across the state to read by cutting funding for a program that helps them access books. They literally couldn’t care less about helping kids learn.

Democrats need to gain just 5 seats to break the GOP supermajority in the Kansas House this November! These Target Race candidates are ready to help us get it done 🧵

Announcing our latest group of Target Race candidates who are ready to help us grow Democratic power in the Georgia House! These candidates are running in districts that are among those that could help decide the future balance of power in the chamber 🧵

Many rural hospitals across Oregon were struggling due to federal cuts to Medicaid. But thanks to state Dems, they’ll soon receive millions in state funding to strengthen their maternity care services.

Remember: The GOP’s redistricting scheme began in Texas. It’s more crucial than ever that we grow Democratic power in the state House to expand our ability to fight back against Republican power grabs. These candidates are ready to help us get it done!

In the wake of the Court’s Callais decision, Dem-held state legislatures are the strongest path to push back against Republican gerrymandering. We have the strategy and plan needed to grow Democratic power in the states in this crucial midterm year: DLCC.org/TargetMap

After several cycles of hard-fought gains, we’re committed to winning and defending Democratic power in Pennsylvania by protecting our House majority and picking up seats in the Senate! These Target Race candidates are ready to help us make it happen: DLCC.org/Pennsylvania

Here’s the bottom line: Our legislatures are the ones defending our voting rights, securing the path to the presidency, and so much more. There’s never been a more important time to have Dems in power in the states.

Today marks one year since Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed in a horrific act of political violence. Both of them, along with their dog Gilbert, lived lives defined by their service to others. They were the best of us. We miss them every day. May we all work to honor their legacy.

To meet this moment in the redistricting battle, it requires organization, investment, and attention. We have the strategy to protect and expand Dem power to help fight back against GOP gerrymandering, and are ready to execute it this November.

Here’s the bottom line: State legislatures drive the country’s direction. From protecting fundamental freedoms to shaping the next decade of political power, the decisions made in state capitols affect millions of Americans every day. Join our fight: DLCC.org

We recently announced 12 additional DLCC Target Race candidates for the Texas state House who are ready to help us to build power in the chamber and push back on Republicans’ extreme agenda. Learn more about how we’re ready to make it happen: DLCC.org/Texas

Amid the redistricting battle, it’s clearer than ever that there’s never been a more important time to grow Dem power in the states. We’re working to win new majorities now and building a long-term strategy that includes ensuring Dems are at the negotiating table in red states.

Even before the Callais decision, we called for Dems to counter the GOP’s gerrymandering scheme, like NY Dems are doing. Our Target Map is the strongest path forward for Dems to fight back in the redistricting battle by building legislative power: DLCC.org/TargetMap

@thedlcc.bsky.social is all hands on deck to break the GOP supermajority in Ohio that has been in power for over a decade. Ohioans are struggling to get by as Republicans fail to address the affordability crisis and focus instead on attacking unions and rolling back voting rights.

Democrats need to gain just 6 seats in the Ohio House to break the GOP supermajority in the chamber this November! Meet some of our Ohio Target Race candidates who are ready to help us get it done 🧵

State Republicans were already happy to follow Trump’s order to gerrymander maps to help keep the GOP in power in the U.S. House. The recent SCOTUS ruling to gut the Voting Rights Act will only let them go further. We have a plan to stop them: DLCC.org/TargetMap

In this crucial election year, we’re supporting current Dem majorities in states where redistricting is on the table. NY and Colorado already have efforts underway, and we’ll continue to support Dem majorities in Maryland and NJ around potential redistricting efforts.

A reminder during this Immigrant Heritage Month: Immigrants make America great. We’re proud to have them, as well as first- and second-generation Americans, serving in or on the ballot for state legislatures across the country.

After over a decade of Republican control, 2026 is a historic opportunity to flip the Wisconsin legislature from red to blue! Both the state Assembly and Senate are on our Target Map, and capitalizing on these opportunities is more important than ever: DLCC.org/Wisconsin

Announcing our latest group of Target Race candidates! Meet some of the incredible Democrats on the ballot who are ready to help us protect and expand Democratic power in Pennsylvania and Texas 🧵

It’s no secret that we’ve entered a new era for redistricting. The balance of power in the states is more important than ever in fighting this battle. This year, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow Dem power in our legislatures, and we must get it done.

Our Target Races are a core part of our national strategy to protect, expand, and build Dem power across America’s state legislatures. These are the highest-stakes elections at this ballot level and are must-win campaigns to continue building Dem power: DLCC.org/TargetRaces

This year is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build power in red states across the country, including Texas. If these Target Race candidates pick up seats in the House, it could put this chamber in play in future cycles as voters turn away from the GOP agenda.

As Republican attacks on our democracy intensify, we have an ambitious Target Map to seize this historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to shift the balance of power in state legislatures this November. DLCC.org/TargetMap

This November, we’re committed to winning and defending Democratic power in Pennsylvania by protecting the blue majority in the state House and picking up seats in the state Senate! Take a closer look at our plans and candidates ready to make it happen: DLCC.org/Pennsylvania

In this crucial election year, we’re targeting new Democratic supermajorities in Nevada, Oregon, and Washington to empower Democrats to amend state constitutions or overcome Republican opposition to open the path towards redistricting.

Though it’s unlikely this bill will become law – thanks in part to our work last cycle to break the House GOP supermajority – Republicans continue to intensify attacks on reproductive care. North Carolina is on our Target Map to build Dem power. We must get it done.

In response to the GOP's escalating gerrymandering efforts across the South, New York Dems are going on offense. Lawmakers have passed a bill to advance a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to begin pursuing mid-decade redistricting for the 2028 election.

Like DLCC President @heather4dems.bsky.social made clear on @waytooearly.bsky.social: Defending or winning Dem majorities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Arizona, and Michigan this November is crucial to our redistricting efforts in 2028 and 2030.

NEW: We’re working to protect and target new majorities in six battleground states this November to put Dems on offense or defend against GOP efforts to rig maps. These will have the greatest impact on shaping what’s possible for Dems’ redistricting efforts in both 2028 and 2030.

BIG NEWS: @thedlcc.bsky.social just named 12 new battleground districts in Texas. We’re ready to protect our incumbents and flip districts across the state.

Over the last several cycles, we’ve helped New Hampshire Democrats win key races and keep the legislative majorities within striking distance. In this crucial midterm year, we’re ready to flip the legislature blue! How we’re going to get it done: DLCC.org/NewHampshire

61 years ago, SCOTUS made its ruling in the Griswold v. Connecticut case, guaranteeing married couples the right to use contraception. But right now, the GOP is trying to roll back access to birth control. We must continue to elect state Dems to protect Americans’ repro freedom.

We’ve already won 6 majority-deciding special elections in Minnesota this election cycle & we’re all hands on deck to help fund the strong campaigns & infrastructure needed to reach voters & win both chambers in November to restore a trifecta in the state: DLCC.org/Minnesota