2023 has been an eventful year filled with Democratic victories across the map. We are so grateful for your support this year. Our team crunched the numbers to show you how your support of state Democrats made an impact this year. While you read, know that you made a real difference in the lives of Americans nationwide, and we are so grateful to celebrate with you! 🔢The Year in Numbers🔢 Democratic-held chambers: 41 Chambers flipped 2022-2023: 5 2023 Special election victories: 33 First Time Donors: Over 40,000 Average online donation amount: $22.70 🎉Our Top 2023 Victories🎉 🌟Flipping the Virginia House blue 🌟Maintaining control of the Virginia Senate 🌟Picking up seats in the New Jersey Legislature 🌟Outperforming in special elections by an average of six points 🌟Winning a seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court In Virginia, we blocked Governor Youngkin's extreme anti-abortion agenda, overcame Republicans' $28 million spending, and secured full control of the state legislature. Here's how: Find out more → 📰With the support of this team, we made waves in the press. Our hard work is being recognized nationwide.📰 ✨We elected one of the most diverse legislatures in state history in Virginia, showing Republicans that representation matters✨ Together, we elected: - A record number of women lawmakers – 47 women in the General Assembly and 14 women are set to serve in the Senate (the most ever in the chamber!)
- A historic number of Black lawmakers – including at least 24 Black delegates in the House and the most Black members of the Virginia Senate in 150 years
- Delegate Don Scott, the first Black Speaker of the House in Virginia's history
- Senator-elect Danica Roem, the first openly trans lawmaker to ever win respective elections to a state House and Senate
- Delegate-elect Rozia Henson, the first openly gay Black man ever elected in the state's legislature
💸While we celebrated key wins, we were also able to keep up the momentum and invest early in key 2024 battleground states💸 This is only an overview of the power of grassroots organizing, though we tried to put your impact into numbers and words, so much more of it will be felt in the daily lives of your neighbors and loved ones. You protected the reproductive rights of people making the right choices for their health. You fought against attempts to restrict access to the ballot. You supported Democratic candidates who are invested in a brighter and more equal future. We couldn't have done this without you. I can't wait to see what this team can accomplish with you on our side in 2024. Thank you, Heather Heather Williams President Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee |
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