Democrats win special elections while Republicans attack same-sex marriage … and everything else you need to know in the states.

Here's the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter for Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

1️⃣ Maine: Democrats celebrate a spotlight victory 🎉 Holding this seat in a chamber where Democrats hold a narrow majority helps cement Democrats' agenda to support Maine's communities by making the state more affordable and ensuring access to health care and strong public schools → 2️⃣ Michigan: Republican Rep. announces plan to overturn same-sex marriage Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which protects same-sex marriages. This is the GOP's latest horrific attack to attempt to roll back the rights of the LGBTQ+ community → 3️⃣ Florida: Dems work to overturn the state's 6-week abortion ban In Florida, where the GOP has a clear majority, state Dems aren't backing down and are making it clear they will continue the fight for reproductive freedoms. This week, Democratic legislators filed a new measure to overturn the state's six-week abortion ban → 🔦 Spotlight: DLCC highlights top candidates Ahead of Pennsylvania's majority-making House special election, the DLCC is thrilled to announce Dan Goughnour as a Spotlight candidate. This race could determine the future of Pennsylvania, so we're making sure you have a chance to get to know Dan. Read more about him here → 🫏 Join the fight: Become an Official DLCC Member If you're looking for a way to take back your agency against the GOP power surge and help chart the path forward, we hope you'll join our team by becoming a DLCC member. Join our team today → 🗳️ Upcoming elections: Democrats work to build progressive power State Democrats are facing over a dozen special elections in the coming months. With the stakes higher than ever for state legislatures, we're calling on grassroots Dems to invest in our movement and help power our candidates to victory →         Prepared and paid for by DLCC Victory Fund, 1225 Eye Street NW Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20005. Not authorized by any candidate. Contributions or gifts to DLCC Victory Fund are not tax deductible. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is 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.