State Republicans work to ban abortion, while state Democrats elect new leaders … and everything else you need to know in the states

Welcome to the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter, July 9th, 2023

1️⃣ Iowa: GOP governor calls special session, aiming to pass statewide abortion ban In Iowa, Republican Governor Kim Reynolds called a special session with the goal of passing new, dangerous abortion restrictions in the state → 2️⃣ North Carolina: Despite SCOTUS ruling, Republicans continue attacks on voting In North Carolina, Republicans are continuing to push anti-voting legislation, even after the Supreme Court ruled against them in Moore v. Harper last month → 3️⃣ Delaware: Democrats elect first female House speaker in state's history In Delaware, House Democrats concluded their legislative session by electing Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst as House Speaker, making her the first woman to hold the position → 4️⃣ Read: In Virginia, Fundamental Freedoms Are On The Ballot This November This fall, every seat in the Virginia legislature is on the ballot – and these elections will be nothing short of consequential. Learn more about how these elections will impact abortion access in the South → 🗳️ 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.