WASHINGTON — DLCC Spotlight Candidate Michael Cashman just won his special election to the New York Assembly, strengthening Democratic power in one of the nation’s most powerful blue states. New York Democrats will continue to stand up for their communities and shield them from the disastrous MAGA agenda.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“Assemblymember-elect Michael Cashman’s victory proves that working families are sick of Republicans cutting access to health care and eliminating opportunities for their communities. With durable Democratic majorities made up of bold leaders, New York will continue holding the line in the states against MAGA extremism. This key win in a toss-up seat strengthens that firewall and bolsters Democrats’ ability to continue pushing for economic opportunity.”
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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