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Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, is challenging Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. After making the March 2026 runoff against Republican Clay Fuller, Harris’s bid signals a potential flip in a conservative district and has drawn national attention as the race progresses.
Emmy-nominated Christina Ricci blasted a MAGA Threads user who quipped that “fat chicks vote Democrat,” replying that she votes Democrat and is “skinnier than you” while noting that what you contribute to the world matters more than appearance; the exchange fits Ricci’s history of outspoken political commentary against MAGA figures.
Democrat Emily Gregory has won a Florida race to represent the Mar-a-Lago area, capturing a Palm Beach–centered district and marking a notable Democratic win in the state.
Lev Parnas, a former Trump ally who was convicted of federal campaign finance violations and sentenced to 20 months in prison, announced a Democratic bid for Florida’s 27th District, arguing his insider view of “Trump’s system” can help his district and highlighting immigration as a top issue; he recently moved to the district to challenge Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar amid a redistricting-fueled landscape that has drawn renewed attention to competitive races in the Miami area.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate special election, flipping a Fort Worth–area district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss as results firmed, in a seat open after incumbent Kelly Hancock’s resignation. The victory adds to Democrats’ strong showing in recent specials and is viewed as a caution for Republicans under Trump-era politics. Rehmet will serve the remainder of the term and must win in November to secure a full four-year term, with the GOP still holding a comfortable Senate majority.
Democrat Christian Menefee defeated fellow Democrat Amanda Edwards in a Texas special congressional election to fill the seat left by Sylvester Turner, keeping the district Democratic but reducing the Republicans’ already slim House majority by one seat.
Democrats swept both Minnesota State House Districts 64A and 47A in the Jan. 27, 2026 special elections, with Meg Luger-Nikolai winning 95.3% in 64A and Shelley Buck winning 97.6% in 47A, per AP calls; totals were about 5,832 and 1,961 reported, with write-ins accounting for a small share. If Democrats retain the chamber, the House would move toward an even partisan split.
Former impeachment witness Alex Vindman launched a Democratic bid for Florida's U.S. Senate seat, aiming to challenge Republican Ashley Moody in a November special election to finish Rubio's term, leveraging his national-security background and anti-Trump stance to galvanize donors and voters in a traditionally red-leaning state.
Army veteran and former impeachment witness Alex Vindman launched a Democratic bid for Florida's Senate, challenging Republican Ashley Moody in a November special election to serve the final two years of Rubio’s term, as a crowded Aug. 18 Democratic primary unfolds.
Voters in northwest Georgia will vote on March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, with a crowded field of candidates from both parties, and a runoff scheduled for April 7 if no candidate wins a majority.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the Legislature. Her victory maintains Democratic influence in the chamber, marking a significant win in a year of Democratic successes across various states. Hardman becomes the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate, and her win helps keep the GOP from controlling two-thirds of the chamber, which would have allowed easier confirmation of appointments. The election results reflect broader Democratic gains in 2025, impacting legislative dynamics and future governance in Iowa.
A Democrat, Renee Hardman, won a special election for the Iowa State Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority and maintaining a more balanced legislative chamber.
Monica Duran, a Democratic leader in Colorado, balances her political career and family life, maintaining strong relationships with her conservative sons despite policy disagreements, especially on gun laws, emphasizing respect and family bonds over political differences.
Democrat Jaha Howard narrowly won the Georgia Senate special election runoff, representing a district in metro Atlanta, after a competitive race against fellow Democrat Roger Bruce. Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, will succeed resigning Senator Jason Esteves and has emphasized his commitment to LGBTQ and women's rights. He is set to serve in the state Senate and faces reelection next year.
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to run for the vacant 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control of a key battleground seat after Jared Golden's retirement, with the race attracting significant fundraising and potential challengers.