While a half dozen Democratic incumbents were protected, a couple still face tough contests, and two of the five Republicans targeted in the map could still eke out victories.
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California Democrats Announce Special Election to Redraw Congressional Maps
The maps could net up to five seats and make swing seats easier to hold. Gavin Newsom pitched it as a defining moment for the party.
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Why Is Blue Oregon Trying to Kill Voter-Approved Free Preschool?
The social benefits of preschool extend far beyond the playground. Yet state officials are working on paring back a fledgling Multnomah County early-education program.
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Missouri’s Republican Legislators Repeal Paid Sick Leave
State lawmakers used classic anti-democratic tactics to override their constituents’ clear preference.
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Arkansas Dreams Up New Ways to Break the Ballot
The failed 2024 abortion ballot initiative campaign likely fueled a wider legislative backlash to direct democracy.
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South Dakota and Louisiana Voters Let Lawmakers Have It
Republicans in two states failed to twist the ballot initiative process to their ends. But the fight is far from over.
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The ‘Pro-Worker’ Portable Benefits Scam
Big Tech app companies want to evade employment law, and they’re hoping Republicans will help.
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Incarcerated Firefighters Battle L.A. Blazes While California Upholds Prison Slavery
Firefighting is a rare voluntary role, but the state’s other prisoners still have no choices, making the dangerous work in wildland fire camps more attractive.
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2024 in Review: Gabrielle Gurley
Senior Editor Gabrielle Gurley unpacks the year’s trials and tribulations.
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Ohio’s Redistricting Debate Continues
Voters canned a ballot measure that would have created a nonpartisan redistricting commission, but more changes are on the horizon.