The Westside Gazette

ELECTORAL GAINS FOR KEY DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUENCIES

Carma Henry

ELECTORAL GAINS FOR KEY DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUENCIES

There are many takeaway from last week’s Election Day victories but one thing is certain: Democrats are back in a big way. We won because Democrats were united around our values, worked in partnership with groups across the country and elected diverse Democrats up and down the ballot. Below is a brief summary of electoral gains for key Democratic constituencies:

AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

The victories that we celebrated last Tuesday would not have been possible without the massive support from the African-American men and women who made up about a fifth of the commonwealth’s electo-rate. As a cornerstone of our party, black voters set the tone for future elections, and paved the way for government that truly represents them. Here is just a small sample of the notable African-Ameri-can Democratic victories:

LATINO COMMUNITY

The victories of electing Latino leaders across the country represent a triumph for our American values and the enduring promise of the American Dream. Latinos sent a loud and clear message to Donald Trump: We will not live in fear. We will fight back. And we will win. Here is a small sample of the notable Latino Democratic victories:

AAPI COMMUNITY

The election of Asian American and Pacific Islander candidates – many of them running for the first time – in Virginia, New Jersey, Washington, and across America were resounding victories for the community. The AAPI community is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country and will continue to be crucial to victories in swing states and key races in the future. Here is a small sample of the notable AAPI Democratic victories:

 

WOMEN

Women are leading the resistance against President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Republican lawmakers across the country who are attacking women’s rights and working families like never before. Here is a small sample of the notable women Democratic victories:

 

LGBTQ COMMUNITY

The results on Tuesday were a giant step forward for LGBTQ Americans and most notably the triumph of a number of openly transgender candidates elected for office. This is only the beginning as LGBTQ Democrats will be front and center in the elections going forward. Here is a small sample of the notable LGBTQ Democratic victories:

MILLENIALS

Democratic millennial leaders were elected to state legislature seats in Virginia and New Jersey, many of whom flipped critical seats from red to blue. Millennials are inspiring others across the country into public service and to help the people in their communities. Here is a small sample of the notable millennial Democratic victories:

VETERANS

Across the country, Democrats celebrated several veterans who continued their service to country and were elected to public office. They continue to use the invaluable leadership experience gained during their military careers for the greater good and know that values like honor, courage, and commitment are not just words. Here is a small sample of the notable veterans elected to Democratic victories:

 

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