State Republicans abandon their offices, while state Democrats work to expand early voting… and everything else you need to know in the states

Welcome to the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter, June 18th, 2023

1️⃣ Oregon: Republicans end their 6-week walkout In Oregon, GOP lawmakers returned to Salem on Thursday following a six-week walkout that blocked bills on abortion, gender-affirming care, and gun safety, and left their constituents without representation → 2️⃣ Wisconsin: Democrats push for gun safety legislation In Wisconsin, Democrats are reintroducing three commonsense gun safety bills this session, including measures to expand background checks, storage requirements, and a red flag law → 3️⃣ Michigan: Democrats pass early voting bills to expand access to the ballot box In Michigan, Democrats passed legislation to implement early voting, allow voters to opt-in to receive an absentee ballot in every election, and give voters more flexibility in casting their ballots → 4️⃣ Learn: The history behind Juneteenth Monday marks Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S., click here to learn more about the history and celebration of the holiday → 🗳️ Special Elections: Democrats prepare for upcoming races Over the next two months, Democrats are facing a slew of special elections in states like New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, so we're calling on grassroots Dems to 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 the DLCC are not tax deductible. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and Grassroots Victory PAC are dedicated to winning and defending Democratic majorities in state legislatures across the country. This message was sent to kmyers209.shamrock5@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.