State and Local Elections

The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders

The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders

The labor-left group, which backed Elizabeth Warren last fall, endorses Bernie Sanders to “get the job done.”

Mar 9, 2020 / John Nichols

It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’

It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’ It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’

While the ‘electability’ myth helped sink women in the Democratic primaries, women are winning big at the state and local level.

Mar 9, 2020 / Julie Kohler

Our Elections Are Not Immune

Our Elections Are Not Immune Our Elections Are Not Immune

Where’s the plan to ensure that the coronavirus doesn’t upend the 2020 elections?

Mar 7, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar speaks to media at the U.S. Capitol

Henry Cuellar Prevailed in Texas—but He’s Not Unscathed Henry Cuellar Prevailed in Texas—but He’s Not Unscathed

The incumbent Blue Dog held on to his congressional seat, but it was a much closer call than expected.

Mar 5, 2020 / Justin Miller

Jane and Bernie Sanders speaking to a large crowd in California.

Biden May Now Be the Front-Runner, but Sanders’s Huge California Win Can’t Be Ignored Biden May Now Be the Front-Runner, but Sanders’s Huge California Win Can’t Be Ignored

The Vermont senator retains great power in the West, among Latinos, and in urban centers across the nation—and his key issues are now embedded in the Democratic Party.

Mar 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Tom Steyer’s South Carolina Support Isn’t Just About the Benjamins

Tom Steyer’s South Carolina Support Isn’t Just About the Benjamins Tom Steyer’s South Carolina Support Isn’t Just About the Benjamins

He’s also put in the time. Which is more than can be said for some Democrats.

Feb 27, 2020 / Kevin Alexander Gray

Marie Newman

These Are the 7 Most Important Races for Progressives These Are the 7 Most Important Races for Progressives

Here are the best opportunities for the left to seize seats from establishment Democrats.

Feb 25, 2020 / Luke Kastel

Sochie Nnaemeka

Sochie Nnaemeka Wants to Take On Corporate Democrats Sochie Nnaemeka Wants to Take On Corporate Democrats

The new director of the Working Families Party in New York wants to unite the left against Governor Andrew Cuomo and his austerity politics.

Feb 21, 2020 / Drinks On The Nation / Karina Piser

Down-Ballot Races Are Critical to Turning Texas Blue

Down-Ballot Races Are Critical to Turning Texas Blue Down-Ballot Races Are Critical to Turning Texas Blue

Progressive Texans will need to leverage coalitions and grassroots enthusiasm in November.

Feb 18, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma

Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma

Democratic centrism may not inspire voters nationwide—but in one of the nation’s most conservative states, it can seem downright revolutionary.

Feb 18, 2020 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

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