The Smile: 10/29

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Happy Thursday! A federal judge has delivered another important victory for voting rights just days before the midterm elections! U.S. District Judge David Carter rejected the Trump Justice Department's emergency attempt to stop California from processing thousands of mail-in ballots based on a disputed list of supposedly ineligible voters.

👏 Applaud Judge Carter for standing up against federal election interference and protecting California voters!

There's even more good news today: Washington State is refusing to set aside ballots after discovering U.S. citizens on the Justice Department's flawed voter list, Ohio Democrats have outraised Republicans in several key House races, and a quick-thinking former ambulance call handler helped save a man's life after spotting his dogs!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots

Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress

Two senators, two hopefuls and history on the line

New polls suggest surprising Democratic gains in red-state Senate races

Trump’s Texas Rally Goes Off Rails—and Reveals a Shrinking MAGA Bubble

Lawsuit seeks to block ICE from hiding locations of detainees with final removal orders

Ohio Democrats outraised Republicans in home stretch of key U.S. House races

Crowley holds 7-point lead over Tiffany in new Wisconsin gubernatorial poll

Ex-ambulance call handler saves collapsed man's life after spotting his dogs

Washington state finds U.S. citizens on DOJ’s noncitizen voter list, rejects demand to set aside ballots

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Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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