WASHINGTON — DLCC Spotlight Candidate Rob Long just won his special election to the Florida House, bolstering Democratic power in Florida as Republicans slash Medicaid access for seniors, ignore the home insurance crisis, and ramp up power-grabbing redistricting schemes.
The DLCC has a stellar record of winning special elections in battleground and red territory, and there are more high-stakes special election opportunities before the end of the year.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“Rep.-elect Rob Long’s victory sets the tone for the year ahead as we work to shift the balance of power in states like Florida. His win sends a clear message from voters that Florida’s working families are paying attention and they’re ready to vote for Democratic state leaders who are fighting to address the issues they care about. The DLCC will carry this momentum into 2026 as we flip seats in red, blue, and battleground areas.”
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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