Dem wins Pennsylvania state senate race in Trump +15 district

[Anonymous]

I'm not going to the bank with this obviously - but it certainly seems promising. And much better than the alternative!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/26/james-malone-democrat-pennsylvania-state-senate

A Democrat won a state senate seat in a Pennsylvania district that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump, offering a ray of hope for the party as it continues to struggle nationally with its response to the Trump administration.

James Malone triumphed on Tuesday in the 36th senatorial district, which voted for Trump over Kamala Harris by more than 15 points in last November’s presidential election, in a victory that Democratic party leadership said “should put Republicans on edge”.

It served as a major upset win for the party, which has seen recriminations spill out into the open after Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Senate minority leader, voted for Republicans’ funding bill to avoid a government shutdown this month.

“I’m very excited and really, really happy that all the work we put in has paid off,” Malone, who won the district by 482 votes, told WGAL-TV.

[Anonymous]

So happy about this! Way to go!!

[Anonymous]

On a related note...

Florida Special Election Much Closer Than Expected

A new St. Pete Polls survey finds Randy Fine (R) holds the edge ahead of a special election for Congress, 48% to 44%. But his lead over Josh Weil (D) falls within the poll’s margin of error despite the heavy GOP tilt of Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/728263-poll-shows-cd-6-special-election-within-margin-of-error/?lctg=136252390

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
On a related note...

Florida Special Election Much Closer Than Expected

A new St. Pete Polls survey finds Randy Fine (R) holds the edge ahead of a special election for Congress, 48% to 44%. But his lead over Josh Weil (D) falls within the poll’s margin of error despite the heavy GOP tilt of Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/728263-poll-shows-cd-6-special-election-within-margin-of-error/?lctg=136252390

Gay Valimont is also running in a different special election on 4/1.

https://gayforcongress.com/

[Anonymous]

Trump on ballot, Republicans can do well. Trump not on ballot, Republicans don't do so well. Message from the consultants will be for Republicans to chase votes of moderates.