State Democrats win special elections while Republicans attack IVF … and everything else you need to know in the states.

Welcome to the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter, March 17th, 2024

1️⃣ New Hampshire: Democrats defend two seats in the state House! In New Hampshire, we are celebrating Democratic victories in two special elections in the state House. These wins were critical to chip away at Republicans' ultra-thin majority in the New Hampshire House → 2️⃣ Arizona: Republican leader attacks women and contraception in sexist remark In Arizona, Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli, who opposes legislation guaranteeing the right to contraceptives, says women can avoid getting pregnant simply by keeping their legs closed. This offensive comment showcases the blatant inequality and hate fueling the GOP's attacks on bodily autonomy and reproductive freedoms → 3️⃣ Iowa: Republican lawmakers advanced a bill that could have criminalized IVF methods In Iowa, following last month's controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling affecting IVF, Republicans advanced legislation that would threaten reproductive care and IVF by criminalizing causing the death of an "unborn" fetus. Though tabled after Democratic outrage, this devastating bill suggests life sentences for doctors who have 'caused the death of an unborn fetus' → 🔦 DLCC Spotlight: Check out our new Spotlight candidates! State Democrats are facing critical fights ahead. Click here to learn more about Democrats fighting for seats in upcoming special elections → 🗳️ Special Elections: Over the next few months, Democrats are facing nearly a dozen special elections in states like Alabama and Michigan, so we're calling on grassroots Dems to help power our candidates to victory →         Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee 1225 Eye Street NW Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20005 Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to the DLCC are not tax deductible. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and Grassroots Victory PAC are dedicated to winning and defending Democratic majorities in state legislatures across the country. This message was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us because you are a part of our grassroots network. Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our supporters. Please add us to your address book or safe senders list to ensure timely election updates. We're fighting to elect Democrats and advance a progressive vision in the states. Our success depends on grassroots donors like you. Ninety-eight percent of our donors give less than $200, and two-thirds give less than $20. To make a contribution, please click here. To unsubscribe and stop receiving emails about our efforts, please click here.   Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, please click here.