The Smile: 11/5

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! The election victories just keep coming, and Democrats have now secured full control of five state governments! By winning the governor's office and both legislative chambers in Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, Democrats have gained new opportunities to advance policies on healthcare, reproductive rights, education, and affordability.

👏 Celebrate Democrats' incredible victories in five states and the candidates, organizers, and voters who made them possible!

There's even more good news today: Eight Black women won statewide races in Georgia, Deb Haaland made history as the first Native American woman elected governor in New Mexico, and Democrats are preparing to use their new congressional majorities to demand accountability from the Trump administration!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats gain full control of five state governments, further expanding the party’s power

Eight Black women won statewide races in Georgia. Their victories stand to reshape the state.

All the GOP House incumbents swept away in the blue wave

Trump Rages Wildly Over Losses—and Accidentally Reveals How MAGA Dies

Democrats flip 3 north Alabama legislative seats, Montgomery is state’s first transgender lawmaker

Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades

Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work

Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat

It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave

Deb Haaland wins in New Mexico and will become first female Native American governor

Democrats Plan Avalanche of Subpoenas for Trump Admin: ‘Lawyer Up’

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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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