IN THE STATES: Democrats Claim Victory At the Polls and in the Courts While Trump and Republicans Fail to Sell Their Toxic Agenda Arrow

As Donald Trump's disastrous State of the Union address began, Democrats were continuing to clinch victories across the country. In Pennsylvania, Democratic candidates Ana Tiburcio and Jennifer Mazzocco claimed victory in two special elections, successfully defending Democrats' majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Their victories are the latest sign of Democrats' growing momentum as voters swiftly reject Trump and Republicans' toxic, out-of-touch agenda at the ballot box. Instead, voters are putting their faith in strong, commonsense Democratic leaders like Tiburcio and Mazzocco, who will lower costs, protect health care, and fight for working families.

• In Pennsylvania: The Hill: Pennsylvania Democrats win state House special elections, keeping majority intact
• In Pennsylvania: Morning Call: Pa. House special election results: Democrat Ana Tiburcio becomes first Latina to represent Lehigh Valley in state House
• In Pennsylvania: 90.5 WESA: Democrat Mazzocco wins special election for South Hills seat in Pa. House 42nd
• In Pennsylvania: PoliticsPA: Tiburcio Captures Lehigh Valley Special Election to Fill Siegel Term
• In Pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley News: Ana Tiburcio cruises to victory in PA-22 special election
• In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Democrats maintain House majority, winning Allegheny and Lehigh county special elections

Democrats' momentum continued on Tuesday in Maine with Scott Harriman defeating his extreme MAGA opponent in the House District 94 special election. Harriman's victory comes one week after DNC Chair Ken Martin traveled to Maine to rally voters' support behind Harriman. With this victory, Democrats retain their majority in the Maine House.

• In Maine: The Hill: Democrat wins special state House election in Maine
• In Maine: Maine Morning Star: Lewiston voters back Democrat Scott Harriman for Maine House in special election
• In Maine: Bangor Daily News: Democrats hold Maine House seat in Tuesday special election
• In Maine: Bay News 9: Democrat wins Maine House special election
• In Maine: Portland Press Herald: Harriman wins high-stakes State House race in Lewiston
• In Maine: WMTW: Lewiston City Councilor Harriman secures State House seat in special election
• In Maine: Lewiston Sun Journal: Democrats bolstered by win in Lewiston election; Republicans see momentum in narrow loss
• In Maine: WABI: Lewiston City Councilor Harriman secures State House seat in special election

In the lead-up to Donald Trump's State of the Union address, the DNC released state-by-state statistics underscoring Trump's disastrous first year in office. While Trump spent his first year enriching himself and his billionaire buddies, working families are struggling to make ends meet amid skyrocketing costs. One year into Trump's America, and it couldn't be any clearer: working families are far worse off than they were a year ago.

• In Iowa: The Gazette: Hinson urges Trump to focus on cost of living, tax cuts in high-stakes State of the Union
• In New Jersey: NJ.com: Trump has been a 'disaster' for N.J., DNC report say
• In Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Inquirer: From talking up the 250th anniversary to shaking John Fetterman's hand, here are the Pa. moments in Trump's State of the Union address
• In South Carolina: ABC 4: 'Complete disaster,' DNC says of Trump's impact on SC while WH says it's focused on costs
• In Texas: San Antonio Current: New stats paint bleak picture of Texas economy ahead of Trump's State of the Union
• In Texas: Hoodline: DNC Says Texas Wallets Getting Squeezed by Inflation and Tariffs

Also this week, Utah Democrats scored another major legal victory as they fight back against Republicans' attempts to disenfranchise voters. In a victory for fair representation across the state, a Utah federal court rejected Republicans' latest efforts to interfere with the elections and ensured a new, fair, court-ordered map will stand for the 2026 midterm election.

• In Utah: ABC 4 Utah: Federal court denies blocking new Congressional map: Court-ordered map for Utah's 2026 midterms stands
• In Utah: The Hill: Federal court rejects GOP bid to block new House map in Utah
• In Utah: The Guardian: Utah House voting map that helps Democrats can be used, federal court rules
• In Utah: Democracy Docket: Utah Supreme Court upholds fairer map for midterm elections, rejects GOP appeal
• In Utah: Associated Press: Utah's Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district
• In Utah: Politico: Federal court rejects GOP bid to block new Utah congressional map, likely netting Dems a seat

Last week, Democrats successfully thwarted Republicans' latest attempt to restrict voting in North Carolina. After a year-long battle, Democrats blocked Republicans' attempt to purge over 200,000 North Carolina voters from the voter rolls. This victory underscores that, across the country, the DNC will defend democracy and protect Americans' constitutional right to vote.

• In North Carolina: NBC News: More than 70,000 voters will stay on North Carolina voter rolls after settlement
• In North Carolina: New York Times: Republicans Reach Deal With Democrats in N.C. Voter Rolls Case
• In North Carolina: The Hill: Democrats, Republicans strike deal on North Carolina voter rolls
• In North Carolina: Courthouse News Service: Republicans, Democrats settle North Carolina voter eligibility case
• In North Carolina: News & Observer: Republicans settle with DNC in lawsuit that sought to purge 225,000 NC voters
• In North Carolina: Port City Daily: DNC, RNC settlement brings closure to ongoing voter ID dispute in North Carolina
• In North Carolina: Carolina Journal: RNC, DNC, elections board reach deal on NC voter registration records

Meanwhile, the DNC filed an amicus curiae brief in Michigan to combat Republicans' illegal attempt to disenfranchise thousands of military families and citizens abroad. As Republicans stoop to new lows to insult the very Americans who risk their lives for this country, Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to protect military spouses' right to vote.

• In Michigan: Michigan Advance: Democratic National Committee files brief supporting Benson in Michigan voting lawsuit

In the final sprint to Election Day, DNC Chair Ken Martin traveled to Maine to shore up support behind House District 94 candidate Scott Harriman. Unlike his MAGA extremist opponent, Harriman is laser-focused on lowering costs for Maine families, expanding health care access, and improving public education. With Election Day around the corner, the DNC is all-in to help elect Harriman and ensure Mainers have a strong Democratic champion fighting on their behalf.

• In Maine: Maine Morning Star: Lewiston special election candidates highlight housing, affordability, immigration enforcement
• In Maine: Portland Press Herald: Democratic National Committee chair to visit Maine ahead of special election

Yesterday, Donald Trump tried - and miserably failed - to sell his deeply unpopular, disastrous economic agenda to souring Georgians. Under Trump's watch, prices are skyrocketing, the job market is crashing, and family farmers are going bankrupt. No amount of lies will disguise the fact that working Georgians are far worse off than ever before under Trump's America.

• In Georgia: The Hill: Trump defiant on tariffs in Georgia, lambasts waiting 'forever' for Supreme Court ruling
• In Georgia: NBC News: Trump defends tariffs in Georgia ahead of pivotal Supreme Court ruling
• In Georgia: The Guardian: Trump defends tariffs in pre-midterms appearance in battleground Georgia
• In Georgia: The Independent: Trump shifts into election mode and pitches his tariff economy to Georgia voters

During a sit-down with Newsweek, DNC Chair Ken Martin discussed his strategy to get the DNC out of DC and organize everywhere, asDemocrats continue to win and overperform at record rates. With the wind at our backs, the DNC is all gas no brakes to keep investing, organizing, and competing in every corner of the country to win elections and expand Democratic power across the map.

• Nationwide: Newsweek: Inside DNC Chair Ken Martin's Plan To Turn Democratic Momentum Into Power

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