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Jefferson County Democratic Party opens candidate qualifying for 2026 primary

Party officials emphasized the importance of the three-week window, stating the process ensures leaders committed to good governance were elected.

January 5, 2026

Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan

Rep. Terri Sewell and New Democrats proposed a new framework Wednesday, detailing more than 45 policy recommendations to lower medical costs and expand access.

December 4, 2025

Could this be … a sign of hope?

There's a race in Tennessee that's way closer than it should be. The GOP candidate is struggling. Could it be a sign of hope?

November 28, 2025

Doug Jones is in: So you’re telling me there’s a chance

The former U.S. senator faces significant disadvantages, but cracks in Republican dominance offer a glimmer of hope.

November 24, 2025

Alabama Democrats hire new executive director

Mark Onorato's extensive background in campaign, legislative and constituent work will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

November 19, 2025

Not just any Democrat will do

The Democrats' fold on the shutdown highlights the fact that not just any Democrat can do the job that America needs.

November 11, 2025

Federal government shutdowns need to end

Most Americans in the middle blame both parties equally. They say, “a pox on both your houses.”

November 5, 2025

Republicans have the money to feed the hungry, but they’re choosing not to

Republicans at the federal and state levels have the ability to fund the SNAP program and not let people go hungry. They're refusing.

October 31, 2025

The shutdown has proven that the two parties are not the same

If the two parties were the same, Democrats would allow the suffering from the Republicans' plans and then reap the benefits.

October 28, 2025