Republicans threaten to impeach a democratically-elected justice while Democrats make record-breaking investments in Virginia … and everything else you need to know in the states

Welcome to the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter, September 10th, 2023

1️⃣ Virginia: President Biden directs $1.2 million to VA state legislative races In Virginia, following record-breaking GOP fundraising by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin ahead of key elections where all 140 seats are up for grabs, President Biden directed the DNC to invest 15 times the amount they did just four years prior, boosting the DLCC's efforts in this key battleground state. All eyes are on Virginia, and the stakes couldn't be higher → 2️⃣ Mississippi: The state's first openly LGBTQ+ lawmaker is set to serve In Mississippi, victory for Democrat Fabian Nelson ushers in a new wave of LGBTQ+ progress following Republicans' countless harmful attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. He promises that when anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is brought by the GOP, he will "fight that every single day" → 3️⃣ Michigan: House Republicans encourage party to mock paid family leave In Michigan, following calls made by Gov. Whitmer to expand and protect paid family leave – a critical resource for new families and our communities at large – Republicans are urging their colleagues to refer to this leave as "summer break for adults" → 4️⃣ Read: Why are Republicans calling to impeach a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, even though she has yet to hear a case? When Justice Janet Protasiewicz was elected this spring, she marked a liberal shift in Wisconsin's highest court for the first time in 15 years. Republicans feel their power threatened after liberals took a 4-3 majority on the bench this April, and they will stop at nothing to maintain their long-unchecked power. As a key battleground state, these calls for impeachment raise questions of abuse of power by GOP state legislators → 🗳️ Special Elections: Democrats prepare for upcoming races Over the next month, Democrats are facing a slew of special elections in states like New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania, 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.