#Five takeaways from a winning election night for Democrats

#Five takeaways from a winning election night for Democrats

Democrats saw a successful Election Night on Tuesday, scoring wins in a number of competitive contests.  In deep-red Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear sailed to reelection, while in Virginia Democrats flipped control of the House of Delegates and maintained control of the state Senate.  Abortion rights advocates also saw a number of wins, most notably…

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#5 predictions for Election Day 2023

#5 predictions for Election Day 2023

States across the country are holding pivotal elections Tuesday for governor, state legislature and more, offering a gauge of the national mood heading into 2024.  Virginia and New Jersey are among the states where voters will determine partisan control of their state’s legislature, while Kentucky and Mississippi are holding gubernatorial races.  Ohio, meanwhile, is the…

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#Virginia is building a national model to address teen mental health

#Virginia is building a national model to address teen mental health

This month is National Suicide Prevention Month, an important focus in the midst of a catastrophic mental health crisis in this country. The suicide rate, suicidal thinking and emergency room visits continue to rise, especially among vulnerable teen girls. Consider that according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, close to two-thirds of…

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#Youngkin faces test with Virginia legislative races

#Youngkin faces test with Virginia legislative races

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is facing a critical test of his political brand in Virginia as voters head to the polls in the state legislature elections in November.  Youngkin is set to be a major fixture on Virginia’s campaign trail this fall as Republicans look to defend their majority in the House of Delegates…

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#Five under-the-radar races to watch this year

#Five under-the-radar races to watch this year

While all eyes are on the 2024 presidential race, several consequential elections are also taking place in the coming days and months. In Rhode Island, 13 Democrats are competing against each other for the opportunity to represent a House district. A special election for the Pennsylvania state House will determine partisan balance of the state’s…

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