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US Election Results (November 4th 2025):
-MAMDANI WON NEW YORK CITY MAYOR, as expected.
This is a monumental win for the "progressive" and "pro-Palestine" wings of the Democratic Party. Whether it is a win for New York and the US will depend on how effectively Mamdani can work with more moderate Democrats (I neither expect nor want him to work with Republicans), and what, if anything, he will do to reassure those who doubt his commitment to fighting antisemitism.
It will also mean escalating conflict between NY and the Federal Regime, but that was coming regardless. At least now America's largest city presumably has a mayor who won't role over and offer its people up to ICE on a silver platter.
-SPANBERGER WON VIRGINIA GOVERNOR!
This is a huge win, as its a flip in a race that was polling quite close, in a large state that Democrats probably can't win the Presidency without, and removed the MAGA lickspittle Gov. Youngkin.
Its also VA's first woman governor!
Perhaps most importantly, we all know that Tr*mp and MAGA won't leave power willingly in 2028, whatever the Constitution or any election results say. On Jan. 6th, 2021, VA's then-Democratic governor sent National Guard forces to DC. Youngkin almost certainly would not have- or would have sent them to aid the coup. Who is VA Governor, and what they do, will be immensely important to securing DC when the next crisis comes.
-DEMOCRATS RETAINED CONTROL OF ALL THREE CONTESTED SEATS ON THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT, AND THE MAJORITY OF THE COURT!
This is another absolutely vital win. Even though the MAGA-controlled US Supreme Court has the final say judicially-speaking, this will continue to bog down MAGA's agenda in the courts.
Moreover, because Pennsylvania is probably THE single most important swing state in the US (Florida now being solidly red and Texas too voter-suppressed to be truly competitive for Democrats). Both times Tr*mp won, he won with PA. When he lost to Biden, he lost PA. It is extremely doubtful that Democrats could regain power even in a relatively fair election without PA- and the PA Supreme Court will be hearing cases on voting rights and election results in that state, which will be hard-fought.
Had we lost those seats, the state Supreme Court could have deadlocked, which would have been a disaster going into the 2026 and 2028 elections. That outcome is now averted.
It's also a very positive sign for Democrats to win like this in such a vital swing state.
STILL OUTSTANDING AS OF THIS TIME:
The big one is Prop 50 in California, the resolution to redistrict and create more Democratic-leaning seats to counter Republican partisan redistricting in other states.
MY ULTIMATE TAKEAWAY FOR TONIGHT:
People often overlook local and state level elections, focussing on federal races, especially the Presidential one. This is a mistake. While those races are doubtless of vital importance, a great deal in the US is decided at the state and local levels, and with all branches of the Federal currently under MAGA Regime control, this is where the most meaningful checks and resistance can be and is occurring.
And, let's be honest about this: We all know that MAGA will not leave peacefully, as I said above. They didn't last time, and they will be FAR more entrenched and prepared now. They will not honour the Constitution or elections in 2028, and given that they are already refusing to seat Adelita Grijalva, a Democratic Congresswoman elected in Arizona in a special election, I very much doubt that they will honour the 2026 midterms either.
When the crisis comes, any meaningful resistance to a MAGA attempt to rig, overturn, or ignore elections will likely begin at the state and local level, specifically in Democratic-controlled cities and states.
Tonight, above all else, is about who we have in those positions when that time comes.
Rating WI Gubernatorial Candidates (As of when I first drafted this back in November)
WARNING: The author is incredibly biased in favor of Francesca Hong and is mortal enemies with one Thomas P. Tiffany.
(All quotes are copied directly from article linked below)
Toxic Tom
"U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is seen as the frontrunner on the GOP side, was not present."
Ah...Tom Tiffany. Truly the deadbeat dad of Wisconsin politicians.
(-∞/10)
Josh Shoemann
"Schoemann, meanwhile, said he was concerned about how AI could be a threat to the state’s workforce. He noted that Washington County has studied the potential impacts of AI, finding that many jobs could be automated using AI in the next 15 years or so."
Huh...I agree with him...
"Schoemann said "affordability" is the greatest threat and expressed concerns about young people and retirees leaving the state to live elsewhere."
A Republican who actually understands the economic issues facing their constituents? Maybe this guy isn't so bad after all!
"He said the state should work to deregulate industry and lower utility rates and cut taxes to address the threat."
Nevermind...
"He said Washington County was able to make progress using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, though he didn’t necessarily support the funding."
tldr; County Executive doesn't support the existence of the funding that improved his county's internet access.
(2/10; and that's probably more than he deserves. Please don't make this man Governor)
David Crowley, Kelda Roys, and Missy Hughes
"'There’s an opportunity for us to really become AI and a data hub not only for the entire country, but for the entire globe and really sets us apart in making sure that we continue to invest in businesses and companies here,' Crowley said."
Ew...
"Roys said that 'data centers are coming whether people like it or not'"
Also ew...
"'Trying to regulate it at this moment could potentially hold back some of the benefits that we might see from it. I think that we need to continue to watch it,' Hughes said."
Triple ew! Please stop making me agree with the Republican!
(4/10 for all of them, and that's being generous)
The Queen Herself
"'Legalize weed.'"
Have I mentioned I love Francesca Hong?
"'The revenue that comes in [from legalizing weed] will be able to invest in fiber optic and high-speed internet in many different companies across the state,' Hong said."
You mean if we elect her we could get weed, better internet, and stick it to the prison industrial complex? I can't wait for August, take me to the poles now!
"'We have to make sure that people have food, and so, I think working with an administration that has no interest in your constituents is going to be incredibly difficult to be able to ensure that there is an economy that works for everyone,' Hong said."
"I'm gonna struggle working with a President who doesn't care about my constituents" should be everyone's answer.
(100/10; my soul needs her to win)
Sara Rodriguez
"'Gov. Pritzker thanks us all the time for the amount of tax Wisconsin [consumers pay],' Rodriguez said."
Not gonna lie, this was really funny, and not just because my dad had just pointed out that every state surrounding Wisconsin already has legal marijuana, so having it banned here really is just driving revenue to other states.
(7/10; a passing grade)
Kelda Roys again
"'I’m all for legalizing weed, and abortion for that matter,' Roys said."
Please Note: Abortion is already legal in Wisconsin.
(Still 4/10)
Please read this article yourself and do further research on the candidates and their platforms. Never take anything at face value and always interrogate what deeper message could be behind a piece of media.
Candidates are competing to replace Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who won’t seek reelection, in the first open governor’s race in 15 years.
Trump's War on Democracy Round Up: Published 8/21/25
Several states are mostly Mail In. Mine for example. There are a few polling places for people who need help, but we literally haven't had the infrastructure for all in person for decades.
Just in general people with Disabilities, elderly people, and people in rural areas in particular rely on mail in. Military members over seas and college students also rely on it. So do people living abroad.
I physically can't stand in line for hours like I used to.
There is nothing nefarious about mail in voting. This is about de-legitimizing election results and the entire idea of Democracy.
Banning vote by mail is of course unconstitutional, but the majority on SCOTUS are partizan hacks entirely committed to Fascist Autocracy, so I don't have much faith in the Constitution protecting us.
Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines. But legal experts say he lacks the constitutional authority to do
Since 2011, Washingtonians have been allowed to vote by mail in all elections. Now the president is attempting to stop that process with an
Rachel Maddow lays out three different avenues Donald Trump is following to manipulate the administration of elections in the United States
Susan Collins Excited to Run For Sixth Term As Old Spineless Turd
Republican Senator and morally weak Susan Collins on Tuesday formalized her bid for reelection, setting up a contest that could determine control of the U.S. Senate next year. Collins, 73, will seek a sixth term at a time when she's arguably never been more vulnerable. Her vulnerability in Maine is due to her inability to be an actual GOP bulwark against Donald Trump's harmful policies, but instead a spineless waffler who usually ends up going along with her shitty party's complicit approach to Trump. Democrats are hoping to use Collins' long, disappointing career as a way to unseat her in 2026.
Are you going to vote for Katie Porter for governor?
I'm still not ready to dive into the 2026 California gubernatorial race, but as of now I'm sticking with Eleni Kounalakis. We'll see what happens in the next few months.
Want to bet the real purpose is Election rigging?
At MACo, Cox Presses the Case Against Moore’s Record on Taxes, Energy, and the Key Bridge Dan Cox criticized Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference, arguing that Moore's leadership has resulted in increased state costs, debt, and insufficient infrastructure. He emphasized issues like rising property taxes, delayed construction projects, and education funding shifts. Cox proposed specific policy changes to improve state governance.... https://mdbaynews.com/2026/08/16/at-maco-cox-presses-the-case-against-moores-record-on-taxes-energy-and-the-key-bridge/