Weekly Battleground Roundup
Happy Friday!
Within 24 hours, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City, former Dem leader Nancy Pelosi retired and Democrat Jared Golden announced he wasn’t running for re-election.
Senator Chris Murphy even referred to Mamdani as one of the new leaders of the Democrat Party…
It’s clear this isn’t your grandparents’ Democrat party anymore.
Here’s your weekly battleground roundup:
California
Fresno Bee: Fresno voters said yes on Prop. 50, but rest of Valley rejected new maps
CA-45
California Globe: Rep Derek Tran Rakes In Corporate Cash Despite Campaign Pledge
Illinois
WTTW: What Redistricting Efforts Could Mean for Illinois Voters
Indiana
Capital Chronicle: Indiana lawmakers set mid-cycle redistricting work for December
ME-02
Axios: Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in blow to House Democrats
Maryland
The Hill: Wes Moore launches Maryland redistricting commission despite Democratic pushback
Missouri
Missouri Independent: Referendum backers reject ballot title for vote on gerrymandered Missouri congressional map
New York
National News Desk: New Yorkers flee to Florida amid fears of Mamdani’s socialist agenda and rising taxes
NY-03
Breitbart: Suozzi: Raising Taxes, Minimum Wage Is Bad for NY, Do It at National Level
NY-17
Newsmax: Lawler: Mamdani Now ‘Face of Democratic Party’
NY-19
Times Union: Activists want to make Gaza a problem for Rep. Josh Riley
OH-09
Sandusky Register: New district gives Kaptur a tough race
PA-07
Lehigh Valley News: Rep. Mackenzie organizes food drive, blames Democrats for impending SNAP deadline
TX-28
Laredo Morning Times: Cuellar opposes latest border wall plan for Laredo area
Virginia
WTKR: Virginia Dems poised to continue redistricting plan as they keep House control
VA-02
Washington Free Beacon: Is This Democrat Running His Virginia Beach House Campaign From DC? Campaign Finance Disclosures Suggest Yes.
WA-03
Seattle Red: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ranked as one of the most vulnerable incumbents in America
WI-03
News 8: Van Orden calls for government reopening during Salvation Army visit