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Progressives decry Tenn. "fascism"

"If you thought youth organizing was strong," warned Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, "just wait for what's coming"

Salon

Democrats win Feb. 7 Pennsylvania House special elections

On Feb. 7, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held elections to fill vacancies in Districts 32, 34, and 35.

Ballotpedia

Pa. Democrats win 3 Allegheny County special elections — and control of the state House

PITTSBURGH — Democrats declared victory in three special elections for the state House on Tuesday, putting the party on the brink of controlling the lower chamber of the legislature for the first time since 2010.

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Special elections in Pittsburgh could end Pa. House impasse

Pittsburgh-area voters are participating in special elections to fill three vacancies in the state House of Representatives

The Independent UK

Breaking a ‘cement’ ceiling: Summer Lee’s journey to becoming Pa.’s first Black congresswoman

PHILADELPHIA — Summer Lee’s swearing-in wasn’t the celebratory moment her family envisioned. Instead of watching Lee take the oath as the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress, her mother and grandmother were dozing off in the House gallery as a Republican standstill over electing a new speaker dragged…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

109 Dems back GOP's anti-socialism stunt

"This resolution is ... about laying the groundwork to cut Social Security and Medicare," warned Rep. Mark Pocan

Salon

One week from today—PA House control at stake

Welcome to the Tuesday, January 31, Brew.

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Popcorn and memes: US Democrats find humour in ‘speakergeddon’

With Republican infighting over speaker persisting, many Democrats shared lighthearted takes on the voting marathon.

Al Jazeera

For retiring US Rep. Mike Doyle, 'no regrets' as his consequential career in Congress ends

PITTSBURGH — This was a bad idea, Susan Doyle told her husband.

Tribune News Service

11 state legislative special elections have been scheduled for 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, December 14, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Super PAC money could kill Democrats

If Democratic leaders don't crack down on super PAC spending, they'll lose control of the party to billionaires

Salon

How Summer Lee's historic win in Pa.'s 12th Congressional District reverberates beyond politics

PITTSBURGH — Summer Lee’s historic victory in Tuesday’s midterm election secured her a place in history as Pennsylvania’s first Black congresswoman, but experts and organizers say her win speaks to a broader movement that is focused on representation and beliefs rather than solely electability.

Tribune News Service

New generation of candidates stakes claim to Democratic party’s future

The leadership in Washington may be geriatric but key wins for younger candidates suggest a generational change is under way

The Guardian - US

Summer Lee to be 1st Black woman from Pa. in US House after defeating Mike Doyle in 12th district

A decisive victory swept progressive Democrat Summer Lee into history, with her victory in Pennsylvania's newly drawn 12th Congressional District making her the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. House.

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Summer Lee overcomes AIPAC onslaught

AIPAC poured a ton of money into the race to oppose Lee in the primary and later boost her Republican opponent

The Guardian - US

Progressive candidates score crucial wins in midterm elections

Support from Bernie Sanders and other pols and key turnout by Gen Z voters led to victories in Texas, Florida and other states

The Independent UK

Historic wins: Women, Gen Z and LGBTQ candidates celebrate series of firsts in midterms

Maxwell Frost, 25, became the youngest congressman in history while Democrat Maura Healey of Massachusetts goes down in the history books as the first openly lesbian governor in US history

The Independent UK

Democrat Deluzio wins US House seat in Pennsylvania

Election lawyer Chris Deluzio is headed to Washington after winning an open U.S. House seat north of Pittsburgh

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Roll Call

It’s official: Congress won’t get another Mike Doyle - Roll Call

In the end, Mike Doyle couldn’t replace Mike Doyle in the hearts of Pittsburgh voters, as progressive Summer Lee held the seat for Democrats.

Zenger

Pennsylvania Jewish Voters May Vote Republican To Defeat Israel Critic Summer Lee

Republican Mike Doyle is closing the gap with Democrat Summer Lee in the final days of the race.

Zenger

AIPAC Spends Big Against Pittsburgh-area Progressive Congressional Candidate

Throughout the long primary season, pro-Israel Democratic organizations successfully supported the pro-Israel candidates.

The Independent UK

Five takeaways from the final weekend before the election

Trump picks his first fight with Ron DeSantis while Democrats go all-in on Pennsylvania in the final days before polls close, Eric Garcia reports from Pittsburgh

Roll Call

At the Races: Are we there yet? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Guardian - US

Pittsburgh Jews decry pro-Israel group’s support for Republican extremists

Aipac is spending millions to oppose Democrat who would be Pennsylvania’s first Black female member of Congress

Axios

GOP reaches deeper into Biden-land with new spending in solid-blue districts

These districts voted for Biden by as much as 20 points.

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