Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat, breaking GOP supermajority

[EvilEyeFleegle]

A small harbinger of things to come?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5471284-drey-victory-breaks-gop-majority/

Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, adding to the party’s successes in special elections this year, Decision Desk HQ projected.

Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in the race to replace the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt (R), who died in office in June from cancer. Democrats homed in on the Republican-leaning district as a pickup opportunity given their overperformance in many smaller elections through 2025.

Drey’s victory breaks a GOP supermajority in the state Senate, giving her party more power despite its minority status in the body. In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

A two-thirds majority is needed for nominees to be confirmed.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) seized on the opportunity ahead of the election, sending in 30,000 volunteers for “get out the vote” efforts and hosting text- and phone-banks with the Iowa Democratic Party.

DNC Chair Ken Martin had said the party hasn’t recognized the importance of down-ballot elections for too long and rebuilding the party “starts from the ground up.”

 

[wamose]

A small harbinger of things to come?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5471284-drey-victory-breaks-gop-majority/

Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, adding to the party’s successes in special elections this year, Decision Desk HQ projected.

Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in the race to replace the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt (R), who died in office in June from cancer. Democrats homed in on the Republican-leaning district as a pickup opportunity given their overperformance in many smaller elections through 2025.

Drey’s victory breaks a GOP supermajority in the state Senate, giving her party more power despite its minority status in the body. In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

A two-thirds majority is needed for nominees to be confirmed.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) seized on the opportunity ahead of the election, sending in 30,000 volunteers for “get out the vote” efforts and hosting text- and phone-banks with the Iowa Democratic Party.

DNC Chair Ken Martinhad said the party hasn’t recognized the importance of down-ballot elections for too long and rebuilding the party “starts from the ground up.”

Nah. Just a temporary blip probably brought on by overconsuming those disgusting corn dogs.

 

[skews13]

A small harbinger of things to come?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5471284-drey-victory-breaks-gop-majority/

Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, adding to the party’s successes in special elections this year, Decision Desk HQ projected.

Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in the race to replace the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt (R), who died in office in June from cancer. Democrats homed in on the Republican-leaning district as a pickup opportunity given their overperformance in many smaller elections through 2025.

Drey’s victory breaks a GOP supermajority in the state Senate, giving her party more power despite its minority status in the body. In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

A two-thirds majority is needed for nominees to be confirmed.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) seized on the opportunity ahead of the election, sending in 30,000 volunteers for “get out the vote” efforts and hosting text- and phone-banks with the Iowa Democratic Party.

DNC Chair Ken Martinhad said the party hasn’t recognized the importance of down-ballot elections for too long and rebuilding the party “starts from the ground up.”

This is huge. That was an untouchable Republican seat.

 

[Correll]

Looks like a massive focus of dwindling resources to try to get a much needed win.


Too bad it worked. THe republicans dropped the ball not mobilizing to stop it.


The mid terms are looking great. MAGA is gaining in voter registration across the country.


We keep control, adn more and more of this whole new generation, will see MAGA as the new normal.


Vance wins in 28, and Gen Alpha is not going to know any other way of life.


Gen BETA, is next on the list.


The future is looking GOOD.

 

[1srelluc]

In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

So all the dems were going for was to become obstructionists....Got it.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

A small harbinger of things to come?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5471284-drey-victory-breaks-gop-majority/

Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, adding to the party’s successes in special elections this year, Decision Desk HQ projected.

Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in the race to replace the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt (R), who died in office in June from cancer. Democrats homed in on the Republican-leaning district as a pickup opportunity given their overperformance in many smaller elections through 2025.

Drey’s victory breaks a GOP supermajority in the state Senate, giving her party more power despite its minority status in the body. In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

A two-thirds majority is needed for nominees to be confirmed.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) seized on the opportunity ahead of the election, sending in 30,000 volunteers for “get out the vote” efforts and hosting text- and phone-banks with the Iowa Democratic Party.

DNC Chair Ken Martinhad said the party hasn’t recognized the importance of down-ballot elections for too long and rebuilding the party “starts from the ground up.”

Naaawwww. Real Americans just don’t like you people or your ideas.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

This is huge. That was an untouchable Republican seat.

High probability Dems stole the seat.

 

[cnm]

Naaawwww. Real Americans just don’t like you people or your ideas.

Real Americans prefer the state sponsored capitalism that Chump is pushing.

 

[Votto]

High probability Dems stole the seat.

Nope.

Pew research shows that 9 out of 10 dead citizens from Iowa are now registered democrats so its all legit.

 

[Muhammed]

This is huge. That was an untouchable Republican seat.

It's insignificant.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

So all the dems were going for was to become obstructionists....Got it.

Well, that is the traditional role of the minority party. It's a step up from being totally irrelevant.

 

[1srelluc]

Well, that is the traditional role of the minority party. It's a step up from being totally irrelevant.

We both know that the main thrust will be to obstruct.

Long gone is the era were appointments by a POTUS or Governor was respected even by the minority party.....Either side.

They don't care if the opposing party's appointments will make the government run smoothy or not, they just want to obstruct.

Even a basket case like Hillary Clinton was approved for SoS by a 94 to 2 margin in the Senate back in the day.....Hard to believe how far we have fallen.

 

[Rogue AI]

What a colossal waste of resources by the DNC. 30,000 volunteers for a district that covers less than 65,000 people. Good luck using that strategy to gain seats in 2026. Liberals are idiots. 30,000 volunteers for 8,000 votes.

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[sealybobo]

A small harbinger of things to come?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5471284-drey-victory-breaks-gop-majority/

Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, adding to the party’s successes in special elections this year, Decision Desk HQ projected.

Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in the race to replace the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt (R), who died in office in June from cancer. Democrats homed in on the Republican-leaning district as a pickup opportunity given their overperformance in many smaller elections through 2025.

Drey’s victory breaks a GOP supermajority in the state Senate, giving her party more power despite its minority status in the body. In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

A two-thirds majority is needed for nominees to be confirmed.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) seized on the opportunity ahead of the election, sending in 30,000 volunteers for “get out the vote” efforts and hosting text- and phone-banks with the Iowa Democratic Party.

DNC Chair Ken Martinhad said the party hasn’t recognized the importance of down-ballot elections for too long and rebuilding the party “starts from the ground up.”

Republicans said it was because of low voter turn out. But that just tells me that

1. Republican voters aren't happy or turning out for Republicans
2. With Trump not on the ticket, Republicans suck.

Trump won't be on the 2026 or 2028 ticket.

 

[Nostra]

This is huge. That was an untouchable Republican seat.

YUUUUUUGE!

33-17 is much better than 34-16.

 

[sealybobo]

YUUUUUUGE!

33-17 is much better than 34-16.

Republicans in Iowa now need to get 1 Democrat to vote with them. Good luck with that.

 

[Nostra]

Republicans in Iowa now need to get 1 Democrat to vote with them. Good luck with that.

They do?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

A small harbinger of things to come?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5471284-drey-victory-breaks-gop-majority/

Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, adding to the party’s successes in special elections this year, Decision Desk HQ projected.

Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in the race to replace the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt (R), who died in office in June from cancer. Democrats homed in on the Republican-leaning district as a pickup opportunity given their overperformance in many smaller elections through 2025.

Drey’s victory breaks a GOP supermajority in the state Senate, giving her party more power despite its minority status in the body. In particular, the extra Democratic vote, which will bring the margin in the chamber to 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats, will ensure that nominees from the governor can’t get approved on a party-line vote.

A two-thirds majority is needed for nominees to be confirmed.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) seized on the opportunity ahead of the election, sending in 30,000 volunteers for “get out the vote” efforts and hosting text- and phone-banks with the Iowa Democratic Party.

DNC Chair Ken Martinhad said the party hasn’t recognized the importance of down-ballot elections for too long and rebuilding the party “starts from the ground up.”

Might even impact Trump’s reelection in 28

 

[sealybobo]

They do?

That's what I heard on the news this morning. This one win took away the GOP's super majority.

 

[sealybobo]

Might even impact Trump’s reelection in 28

You think Taco Kankles will still be alive in 3 years?