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Victory will have consequences for abortion and voting rights in the state as Democrats become serious about down-ballot races

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‘An organized group of insurrectionists’ is seeking to swing a vote with big implications for voting rights, redistricting and abortion

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A pair of democratic socialists have formed the state’s first socialist caucus since the 1930s.

Reaction to the Republican Supreme Court’s attack on abortion rights, drove high Democratic turnout, especially among women and young voters, saw Democrats overperform polls in many places, just as in summer special elections in New York and Alaska.

Running ads portraying Black candidates as soft on crime — or as “different” or “dangerous” — Republicans have shed quiet defenses of such tactics for unabashed defiance. For the Trumpers it was always about all about race.

The heat is on: Early voting has started. MAGA candidates are running strong. It’s not too late to get involved. Increasing numbers of votes for Democrats in battleground states helps lay the groundwork for more sweeping victories later. Here’s how.