Press Releases

Press Releases | August 11, 2017

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post defended New York Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins after reprehensible attacks on her record.

Press Releases | August 10, 2017

Following Representative-elect Phil Miller’s crushing victory in Iowa last night, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced the addition of five upcoming legislative races to DLCC’s recently launched Spotlight Races webpage.

Press Releases | August 8, 2017

After a hard fought campaign, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Iowa Democrat Phil Miller on his impressive victory in the special election for Iowa House District 82.

Press Releases | August 2, 2017

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Manka Dhingra on her strong performance in the August primary heading into the special election for Washington Senate District 45. Dhingra, a featured DLCC Spotlight Race candidate, was the top vote getter in a head to head contest with her Republican opponent and a third party and walked away with over 50% of the vote thus far.

Press Releases | August 2, 2017

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Florida Senate candidate Annette Taddeo on being named to a Spotlight Race.

Press Releases | July 31, 2017

Tonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post commended the court’s decision in the North Carolina case against Republican gerrymandering, handing down an order to redraw the legislative maps by September 1st. Republicans have one month to draw a map devoid of unconstitutional gerrymanders and, if they fail to meet court standards, the court could strip the party of this essential responsibility and impose its own remedial district plan.

Press Releases | July 25, 2017

Tonight the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is celebrating a [decisive] win in New Hampshire Senate District 16 -- a critical special election that was featured on DLCC’s newly launched Spotlight Races page. DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated New Hampshire’s newest state Senator, Democrat Kevin Cavanaugh, on his victory.

Press Releases | July 24, 2017

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced the launch of DLCC’s new Spotlight Races webpage, an exciting and effective new addition to DLCC’s roster of cutting-edge digital tools. As the hub of state legislative work, DLCC has the most sophisticated and accurate data analysis tools and is uniquely equipped to select and highlight these critical legislative races for the progressive community.

Press Releases | July 21, 2017

Yesterday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post and Chief Political Officer Dave Griggs convened DLCC’s recruitment table, The Combine, for its second meeting. DLCC was joined by new and returning participants, with representatives from over a dozen allied organizations including EMILY’s List, Run For Something, Emerge America, organized labor, and beyond in attendance.

Press Releases | July 18, 2017

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Democrat Kris Schultz on her victory in a New Hampshire House special election. Schultz’s landslide win secures Merrimack District 18 as a Democratic stronghold.