Democrats’ performance in these court-ordered special elections establishes momentum in red territory
WASHINGTON — In a stunning victory, Mississippi Senate Democrats have successfully flipped enough seats tonight to break the Republican supermajority. DLCC Spotlight candidates Theresa Gillespie Isom, Sen. Reginald Jackson, and Johnny DuPree won in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents. This is the sixth Republican supermajority that Democrats have broken in the last two years.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“Tonight is an exciting victory for the DLCC and state Democrats in Mississippi who have worked tirelessly to make inroads in tough territory. The balance of power in Mississippi is shifting away from extremism and chaos and toward champions of working families, driven by Democrats’ steadfast commitment to their communities. Mississippians are sending a clear message that, from blue states to red states, voters are ready to stand up against Republicans’ extreme agenda and hold them accountable. The DLCC is thrilled to welcome more Democrats to the legislature as they continue chipping away at GOP power.”
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the campaign arm of Democratic state legislatures and leads the national strategy for building power and winning new majorities. Over the last three decades, we have strategized cycle over cycle to win majorities and lead the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level, winning nearly a dozen new chamber majorities over the last decade. Our work has ensured that nearly half of Americans are represented by at least one Democratic majority in their statehouse. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class and advancing opportunity, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.
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