Democrat wins special election for red Texas Senate seat
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
Texas Senate District 9 over the years ⬇️
2022 ➡️ 🔴 Republican wins by 20 points
2024 ➡️ 🔴 Trump wins by 17 points
2026 ➡️ 🔵 Democrat wins by 14 points
We can compete and win anywhere. But we MUST show up and vote! TEXAS your primaries are on Tuesday, March 3!
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01.02.2026 12:56
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In case you missed it, a Republican in *checks notes* … Texas — who Trump endorsed — just underperformed Trump by 30 points and lost a special election.
The panic is going to be delicious.
01.02.2026 05:36
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The NCDP family mourns the loss of Gov. Jim Hunt, a champion of our mission. He showed everyone what it means to be a Democrat in the South.
Our hearts are with the Hunt family. We will celebrate the life and service of Gov. Jim Hunt by carrying forward his values and hope for a better tomorrow.
18.12.2025 23:10
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North Carolina lost a giant today. Governor Jim Hunt has passed away, and he leaves behind an incredible legacy.
From a current YDNC president to a former, rest in peace, Governor. You will be remembered for generations.
#ncpol
18.12.2025 22:22
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Former NC Gov. Jim Hunt dead at 88
Former Gov. Jim Hunt, who redefined the office of governor in North Carolina, championed public education and helped focus the state's economy on high-tech industries, has died. He was 88.
Governor Jim Hunt was nothing short of an icon in NC politics. An absolute legend loved by many. His death is a huge loss to our state. Our thoughts are with his family and Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt. Rest in Peace.
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18.12.2025 21:59
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Not only was it a major night for Democrats nationally, but also in local elections across North Carolina.
You won't read about about these in the headlines tomorrow, but NC Dems are continuing to lay impressive groundwork — building the bench and racking up wins.
05.11.2025 04:07
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I’m genuinely just sitting in the office in shock. We won everything. Young voters turned out in force for Dems.
We’ve never been so back.
05.11.2025 04:37
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The GOP was already freaking out about the impending Trump effect on the midterms.
Now they’re fucking terrified.
05.11.2025 02:53
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A moment of silence for all the refreshing buttons being pushed to their limits tonight.
05.11.2025 01:14
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Hi Simeon! If you don't live in the city limits, it's very likely you will not have a ballot for this year's municipal elections. If you're unsure, you can call the board of elections tomorrow, or the hotline.
04.11.2025 00:22
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The news about Rep. Cecil Brockman is sickening and horrifying.
He must resign immediately.
As @ydnc.bsky.social President @awbrakeley.bsky.social said, “anything less would be a continued insult to the victim, survivors, families, and to every person who believes in justice.”
09.10.2025 18:05
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Looks like former NC Gov #roycooper is getting set to throw his hat in the ring for US Senate. Axios is reporting that he’ll be announcing next week, though I think he might announce at the #ncdp Unity Dinner. We’ll see. Exciting times. #ncpol #fyp #leftofoldnorth #dems #ncdems #midterms #ussenate
23.07.2025 18:50
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Republicans are not unfamiliar with what's in their bills. they're very dangerously aware.
#politics #uspolitics #politicstiktok #politicstok #democrats #republicans #project2025 #trump #ncpol
28.05.2025 01:09
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This week we talked to WCU professor @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social about #ncpol and he echoed some of our same concerns about what the #griffinvriggs case did to people’s faith in our election system. #ncpol #leftofoldnorth #ncdems #fyp #ncdp #congress #ncsupremecourt #jeffersongriffin #allisonriggs
27.05.2025 20:31
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*sigh*
27.04.2025 17:04
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so according to him, SCOTUS is "aiding and abetting a terrorist" since they ruled, 9-0 for DUE PROCESS
17.04.2025 18:56
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Here it is, folks. They're proudly saying if you support due process and you disagree with this administration's actions, you are now considered a terrorist.
Even the #Trump -friendly Supreme Court said what they're doing is illegal.
This is #fascism, and they're coming for YOU next.
18.04.2025 18:46
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Is the Age of Gerontocracy Finally Over? | The Youth Observer
YouTube video by Adrian W Brakeley
You can also watch/listen to it here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDsx...
18.04.2025 00:09
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The youth vote is splitting.
Young women are voting blue in record numbers.
Young men? They're drifting to the right — fast.
Read it on The Youth Observer:
#YouthVote #GenZ #GenderGap #Politics #ProgressiveStrategy #YoungVoters #TheYouthObserver #2024Election
18.04.2025 00:09
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Hi! Author here.
Definitely not pushing that. However youth voter engagement has been down year over year because we aren't represented as well as we could be. Congress is getting older partially because the same people that were in power before we were born still are.
*That* is what needs to change
17.04.2025 20:43
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100%
@abreezeclayton.bsky.social is amazing and can't wait to see what she does during the next 2 years.
17.04.2025 20:40
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Happy to be on board!
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Make no mistake, the @northcarolinagop.bsky.social and their cronies on the Court of Appeals do not care about letting your vote count. Any voters you know who are overseas/military or who might have missing voter registration info need to know that they only have 15 days to fix said info. #ncpol
04.04.2025 16:53
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Chuck Hubbard smiling and with his arms folded in downtown Boone, North Carolina
My name is Chuck Hubbard. If we haven't yet met, I’m a North Carolinian, a retired newspaper reporter, and as of today, I'm the Democrat challenging MAGA extremist Virginia Foxx for North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District in 2026. #NCPol #VoteBlue #NC05
03.04.2025 16:48
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