State Democrats prepare for upcoming races while Republicans push anti-LGBTQ+ bills… and everything else you need to know in the states.

Welcome to the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter, June 2nd, 2024

1️⃣ Trump Alert: Trump found guilty of all 34 felony charges On Thursday, Trump was found guilty of felony fraud charges related to the 2016 election. His party is already rallying behind him and using this verdict as a fundraising grab ahead of November's elections. We're counting on Democrats to pitch in to counteract the surge of GOP donations and fight back against Trump loyalists running in the states. Can we count on you? → Chip in to help block MAGA extremism 2️⃣ Louisiana: Senate Republicans pass bill restricting discussion of gender and sexuality In Louisiana, Senate Republicans gave final approval for a far-reaching bill, similar to Florida's infamous "Don't Say Gay" law, that would ban discussion of gender and sexuality in all K-12 public schools. This bill is the GOP's latest despicable attack on LGBTQ+ youth → 📖 Read: Republicans Aren't Stopping with Attacks on Abortion – Birth Control is Next Since the fall of Roe, Republican-controlled state legislatures have waged war on reproductive freedoms – and there are no bounds to their extremism. Click here to see how they are escalating → 🔦 Spotlight: DLCC Announces Spotlight Candidate to Flip Idaho House Seat Ahead of the SCOTUS ruling Idaho v. United States, a critical case that will have huge repercussions for safe abortion access, the DLCC is proud to spotlight Democrat Mary Shea. She is committed to holding extreme MAGA Republicans accountable for their attacks on reproductive freedom. Click here to learn more about her → 🗳️ Looking to Election Day: Democrats prepare for upcoming races This fall, Democrats are facing ultra-competitive elections in states like Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, so we're calling on grassroots Dems to invest early and help power our candidates to victory →         Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee 1225 Eye Street NW Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20005 Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to DLCC PAC are not tax deductible. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and DLCC PAC are dedicated to winning and defending Democratic majorities in state legislatures across the country. This message was sent to jeannescookies.rightnow@blogger.com because you are a part of our grassroots network. Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our supporters. Please add us to your address book or safe senders list to ensure timely election updates. We're fighting to elect Democrats and advance a progressive vision in the states. Our success depends on grassroots donors like you. Ninety-eight percent of our donors give less than $200, and two-thirds give less than $20. To make a contribution, please click here. To unsubscribe and stop receiving emails about our efforts, please click here.   Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, please click here.