This week, the DNC announced a seven-figure investment into the New Jersey Democratic Coordinated Campaign. The DNC’s $1.5 million initial investment will strengthen voter contact efforts, mobilize organizers and key staff, expand Democrats’ reach to key swing constituencies, and fund new tactics and tools to ensure our message is resonating with voters across the state. While New Jerseyans brace for Trump’s draconian cuts to food assistance and health care, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey Democrats’ defeat of Trump lackey Jack Ciattarelli and other extremists will send a powerful signal to Republicans that voters will hold them accountable for lining the pockets of billionaires at the expense of hardworking Americans. 

• Nationwide: New York Times: D.N.C. Pledges $1.5 Million to New Jersey Governor’s Race 
• Nationwide: The Hill: DNC announces $1.5 million investment in New Jersey governor’s race
• Nationwide: CBS News: DNC invests $1.5 million in New Jersey for governor’s race
• Nationwide: Washington Examiner: DNC to spend $1.5 million for Sherrill in New Jersey governor’s race
• In New Jersey: New Jersey Globe: DNC invests $1.5 million into N.J. ahead of elections
• In New Jersey: NJ Spotlight News: DNC to spend $1.5M on NJ governor’s race
• In New Jersey: New Jersey Digest: Democratic Party Commits $1.5M to NJ Governor’s Race as GOP Closes Voter Gap

On Tuesday, DNC Chair Ken Martin joined Gov. JB Pritzker in Illinois and Texas Democrats who broke quorum to fight against Trump and Republicans’ redistricting efforts. Texas Republicans are plotting to redraw the Texas congressional map to rig their way into keeping Republicans’ razor-thin majority in the House — but Democrats aren’t having it. Republicans’ plan to “pack and crack” Black and Latino voters to dilute their voting power is un-American and shows how scared the GOP is ahead of the midterm. Chair Martin made clear Democrats will fight “tooth and nail” to combat these redistricting efforts. 

• Nationwide: CBS News: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, DNC Chair Ken Martin join Texas Democrats in fight against redistricting plan
• Nationwide: NOTUS: Democrats Go All In on Partisan Redistricting
• Nationwide: Axios: Pritzker says redistricting Illinois could happen if Texas continues push
• Nationwide: Fox News: Democrats’ chair vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to stop Trump, Republicans, in redistricting battle
• Nationwide: The Hill: Watch: Pritzker, DNC chair give remarks amid Texas redistricting fight
• Nationwide: Politico: Texas AG Paxton will try to expel Texas Democrats if they don’t return by Friday
• Nationwide: Washington Examiner: Texas Democrats plan to stay in Illinois to thwart GOP redistricting effort
• In Illinois: KRLD: DNC Chair stands with Texas House Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting
• In Illinois: ABC 7 Chicago: Gov. Pritzker and the DNC chair praised Texas Democrats who left for Illinois to prevent a vote on a GOP redistricting plan.
• In Illinois: KARE 11: MN air quality alert, Ken Martin backs Texas Democrats
• In Illinois: Chicago Sun-Times: Pritzker says Illinois remap is possible as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts ‘tooth and nail
• In Illinois: KXAN: Democrats speak out from Illinois on day two of quorum break

This summer, Democrats across the country are delivering on their promise to expand their reach and organize everywhere ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This past week, Democrats in Minnesota, California, and Colorado hosted events and town halls to mobilize against Trump and Republicans’ budget that will devastate working families, from gutting food assistance and health care to forcing rural hospitals to shutter. 

• In Minnesota: Marshall Independent: Walz, DFL candidates share concerns over SNAP, Medicare cuts during corn feed 
• In California: Orange County Register: Former Rep. Gabby Giffords advocates for gun violence prevention at Laguna Woods town hall
• In Colorado: Colorado Politics: Gabby Giffords set to talk gun safety with Michael Bennet, Colorado Dems at town hall in 8th CD
• In Colorado: Colorado Politics: ‘Be courageous’: Gabby Giffords talks gun violence prevention with Colorado Democrats
• In Colorado: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel: Gun violence victim Gabby Giffords says she and other gun law advocates are not backing down

Meanwhile, as August recess unfolds and Republican lawmakers host town halls in their home districts, they are being met with scathing criticism from their own constituents. In Nebraska, Rep. Mike Flood received an earful of complaints — including a “vote him out” chant — during his town hall event from unhappy constituents upset that their representative prioritized tax handouts for billionaires over their health and food.

• In Nebraska: ABC News: ‘Vote him out!’: Town hall erupts in anger at Nebraska GOP congressman over Trump megabill, policies
• In Nebraska: The Guardian: Nebraska Republican faces heckles and boos at town hall over Trump cuts and Epstein
• In Nebraska: New York Times: A G.O.P. Congressman Faced Hometown Voters. It Wasn’t Pretty.
• In Nebraska: USA Today: Rep. Mike Flood booed at Nebraska town hall after defending Trump policies
• In Nebraska: NOTUS: Rep. Mike Flood’s Town Hall Derails as Angry Constituents Shout Him Down

Democratic overperformances were on full display this week as Democrats continue to pick up seats across the country. In Rhode Island, Democrat Stefano Famiglietti won a landslide victory in the Senate District 4 race by a 67-point margin — the second largest Democratic overperformance in a 2025 special election. In Delaware, Democrat Alonna Berry clinched a win in the House District 20 special election. With these wins, Democrats have either won or overperformed in 36 out of 37 key elections in 2025.

• In Delaware: Delaware Public Media: Democrat Alonna Berry wins House District 20 special election
• In Rhode Island: Rhode Island Current: Stefano Famiglietti wins Senate District 4 seat in special election Tuesday
• In Rhode Island: Providence Journal: Famiglietti rolls to victory in special Senate election to succeed Ruggerio. What to know 
• In Rhode Island: WPRI: Stefano Famiglietti wins in special election for RI Senate District 4

As lawmakers head to August recess, the DNC is mobilizing events in all 50 states to hold Republicans accountable for their disastrous budget bill. The “Organizing Summer” blitz began this week in Alaska, Texas, Colorado, and California, where Democrats launched town halls, training programs, and local advertising campaigns. The “Organizing Summer” campaign will help build an early network of registered and informed voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, especially in districts with vulnerable Republicans, and generate Democratic enthusiasm nationwide. 

• Nationwide: Associated Press: Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan
• In Colorado: Colorado Public Radio: Colorado among first stops in Democratic summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan

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