{"id":1051208,"date":"2025-02-07T19:04:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T00:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1051208"},"modified":"2025-02-07T19:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T00:04:49","slug":"in-the-states-democrats-unite-fight-back-against-maga-republicans-attacks-on-working-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/in-the-states-democrats-unite-fight-back-against-maga-republicans-attacks-on-working-families\/","title":{"rendered":"IN THE STATES: Democrats Unite, Fight Back Against MAGA Republicans\u2019 Attacks On Working Families\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last weekend, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Chair and Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) President Ken Martin was elected as the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) with overwhelming support from DNC members on the first ballot. A new slate of DNC Officers including Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, three Vice Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, and National Finance Chair will join Chair Martin in charting a path for the Democratic Party and fighting for working families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nationwide: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenation.com\/article\/politics\/ken-martin-dnc-chair-election\/\">The Nation<\/a>: New DNC Chair Ken Martin Is Ready to Build a Bigger, Bolder Party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Minnesota: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/video\/ken-martin-opens-up-about-his-tough-november-loss\/\">CBS News Minnesota<\/a>: New DNC chair Ken Martin shares path forward for Democrats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Minnesota: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox9.com\/news\/minnesotas-ken-martin-elected-dnc-chair\">Fox 9<\/a>: Minnesota&#8217;s Ken Martin elected DNC chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Minnesota: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2025\/02\/01\/minnesota-wisconsin-democratic-party-leaders-at-center-of-race-for-next-dnc-chair\">MPR News<\/a>: Democrats elect Minnesota\u2018s Ken Martin as DNC chair on first ballot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/news\/local_news\/phillys-malcolm-kenyatta-wins-high-ranking-dnc-seat\/article_bf4e1c56-879a-5753-915e-699bed780e82.html\">Philadelphia Tribune<\/a>: Philly&#8217;s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pennsylvania:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/2025\/02\/05\/scrantonian-reelected-treasurer-for-democratic-national-committee\/\">Times-Tribune<\/a>: Virginia McGregor of Scranton reelected treasurer for Democratic National Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wispolitics.com\/2025\/rae-campaign-jason-rae-re-elected-as-dnc-secretary-with-overwhelming-support\/\">WisPolitics<\/a>: Rae campaign: Jason Rae re-elected as DNC Secretary with overwhelming support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/feb\/07\/dnc-vice-chair-david-hogg\">The Guardian<\/a>: New DNC vice-chair David Hogg on reaching young voters: \u2018We need to be a tsunami of content\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/the-recast\/2025\/02\/04\/garlin-gilchrist-michigan-governors-race-00202352\">Politico<\/a>: The DNC\u2019s Got a New Civic Engagement Chief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Democratic National Committee filed an amicus brief in a case against the Georgia State Election Board, part of the DNC\u2019s continued efforts to protect Georgians from Republicans\u2019 shameless attacks on their voting rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Georgia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/02\/07\/us\/politics\/democrats-georgia-ballot-law-trump.html\">New York Times<\/a>: Democrats, Under New Leader, Join Fight Against Georgia Election Rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/live-blog\/live-updates-trumps-cabinet-picks-continue-advance-rcna190380\/rcrd72430?canonicalCard=true\">NBC News<\/a>: DNC Files Amicus Brief in Georgia Elections Rules Lawsuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/dnc-joins-legal-fight-against-georgia-voting-rules-changes\/3CDBKYUV5ZEMFDIPHFTD7Y4Q5A\/\">Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/a>: DNC joins legal fight against Georgia voting rules changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/campaign\/5132996-democrats-intervene-georgia-elections\/\">The Hill<\/a>: DNC wades into Georgia election rules fight as new leader takes reins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsav.com\/news\/politics\/dnc-joins-fight-to-block-georgia-election-rules\/\">WSAV<\/a>: DNC joins fight to block Georgia election rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/georgia\/article_174ac084-e57d-11ef-960b-8b4a41ac4e29.html\">Center Square<\/a>: National Democrats file brief opposing Georgia election changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Democrats are continuing to fight for North Carolinians\u2019 democratic rights, even as a disgraced, losing Supreme Court justice candidate continues his months-long campaign to overturn a free and fair election at taxpayers\u2019 expense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.democracydocket.com\/news-alerts\/north-carolina-judge-rejects-gop-state-supreme-court-candidates-bid-to-throw-out-60k-ballots\/\">Democracy Docket<\/a>:<strong> <\/strong>North Carolina Judge Rejects GOP State Supreme Court Candidate\u2019s Bid To Throw Out 60K Ballots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunc.org\/politics\/2025-02-07\/nc-supreme-court-race-riggs-griffin-judge-ruling\">WUNC<\/a>: Wake judge rules against Republican in hotly contested Supreme Court race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/politics-government\/article299702989.html\">News &amp; Observer<\/a>: Federal judges rule on which court should hear NC GOP challenge of 65,000 votes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/north-carolina-supreme-court-election-litigation-e8a3d72d1903e6c7324c6258cab01e4c\">Associated Press<\/a>: Legal challenge over extremely close North Carolina election stays in state court for now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/story\/federal-appeals-court-allows-ballot-challenges-against-60-000-nc-voters-to-proceed-in-state-court-for-now\/21842934\/\">WRAL<\/a>: Federal appeals court allows ballot challenges against 60,000 NC voters to proceed in state court, for now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/02\/06\/opinion\/north-carolina-supreme-court.html\">New York Times<\/a>: The Courts Must Stop This Judge From Stealing an Election<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the country, Democrats are fighting back to protect Americans\u2019 data from Trump and Elon Musk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nationwide: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/elon-musk-trump-doge-states-47912249bf4b79477cbe211565c9743c\">Associated Press<\/a>: 13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/02\/06\/nyregion\/letitia-james-doge-suit.html\">New York Times<\/a>: State Attorneys General to Sue Over Musk\u2019s Access to Government Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/5131221-democrats-legislation-protect-taxpayer-info\/\">The Hill<\/a>: House Dems unveil bill to shield taxpayer records from Musk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, MAGA Republicans across the country are bringing Trump\u2019s extremism to the states, attacking Americans\u2019 freedoms and the popular programs they rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In North Dakota: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northdakotamonitor.com\/2025\/02\/05\/abortion-could-be-considered-murder-under-fetal-personhood-proposal-in-north-dakota\/\">North Dakota Monitor<\/a>: Abortion could be considered murder under fetal personhood proposal in North Dakota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wyoming: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/feb\/02\/wyoming-republicans-anti-abortion-bill\">The Guardian<\/a>: Wyoming Republicans\u2019 anti-abortion bill inadvertently targets chemotherapy and surgeries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/02\/05\/trump-federal-education-funding-map-schools\">Axios<\/a>: Trump-voting states have more to lose if Education Department dismantled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last weekend, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Chair and Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) President Ken Martin was elected as the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) with overwhelming support from DNC members on the first ballot. 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