IN THE STATES: Democrats’ Enthusiasm Surges Across the Country As Voters Sour on Trump, Show Up for Democrats Arrow

Democratic momentum continued to surge across the country this week, including in Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis submitted over 30,000 petition signatures from all 67 counties for their re-election campaign, far exceeding the 2,000 signature threshold to qualify for the ballot. This early success highlights the continued wave of enthusiasm behind Democrats, signaling once again how tired voters are of Trump's disastrous policies that are raising their costs.

• In Pennsylvania: WTAJ: Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity each secure 30,000 signatures ahead of election
• In Pennsylvania: The Tribune-Democrat: Garrity, Shapiro tout signature counts for nomination petitions in '26 election
• In Pennsylvania: The Daily Item: Garrity, Shapiro extol signature counts for nomination petitions in '26 election

Meanwhile, in Maryland, for the first time in more than five decades, Democrats have candidates running in all 188 state Senate and House races. The milestone reflects the party's growing grassroots infrastructure and momentum heading into 2026 and beyond.

• In Maryland: The Baltimore Sun: Democrats to compete for every legislative seat in Maryland
• In Maryland: The Washington Times: Maryland Democrats set to compete for all 188 seats in General Assembly
• In Maryland: The Baltimore Banner: Maryland Democrats met their goal to contest every State House race
• In Maryland: ​​The Daily Record: Democrats running for every MD legislative seat for first time in 52 years
• In Maryland: Maryland Matters: Democrats field candidates in every legislative race in Maryland for the first time since 1974

Democrats also delivered another major victory this week in New Hampshire. On Tuesday, Bobbi Boudman flipped the 7th Carroll County State House District, marking the 28th Democratic state legislative flip since Trump took office, while Republicans have flipped zero. This win is the latest sign of Democrats' continued momentum across the country as voters increasingly reject Trump's billionaire-first agenda and put their faith in strong Democratic leaders who will fight to lower costs and protect the families of New Hampshire.

• In New Hampshire: The Guardian: Democrats deliver 'stunning' flip in New Hampshire special election, latest in series of 28 upsets
• In New Hampshire: The Hill: Democrats flip New Hampshire House seat in special election
• In New Hampshire: The Downballot: Democrats win GOP seat in New Hampshire, notching 10th straight special election flip
• In New Hampshire: Newsweek: Democrats Flip Another Seat
• In New Hampshire: New Hampshire Bulletin: Democrat wins Lakes Region special election for seat in historically Republican district
• In New Hampshire: The New Republic: Democrats Score Stunning Victory in District Trump Won Easily in 2024
• In New Hampshire: New Hampshire Public Radio: Wolfeboro Democrat Boudman wins upset in special election, captures GOP House seat
• In New Hampshire: WMUR: Democrat wins New Hampshire House special election held Tuesday
• In New Hampshire: Daily Beast: Dems Stunningly Flip Seat in Major Humiliation for Trump
• In New Hampshire: Boston Globe: N.H. Democrat wins hyperlocal special election in GOP-leaning district, fueling talk of 'momentum' heading into midterms