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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBreaking: Progressives sweeping New Mexico school board elections 'bigly' statewide
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The results are coming in but the results are already clear: this movement isn't just about resistance in the streets - we're voting, too!
In Albuquerque, candidates endorsed by ProgressNow's Progressive Champions PAC, ATF (Educators' Union), Equality NM and community groups swept all four races - turning away Tea Party challengers each time.
In Las Cruces, progressive voters responded to the last-minute negative attacks from Gov. Martinez's PAC by turning out to elect our Progressive Champions in all three races, including two targeted by Tea Party candidates and big business donors.
In Gallup, all three candidates endorsed by labor and progressive groups won (including one who easily defeated former State Rep. Sandra Jeff who tried to stage a come back as a school board candidate).
Congrats to all of the re-elected and newly elected Progressive Champions!
This is the first big test of the new progressive movement and it will definitely get attention!
Here's what we know today: Good candidates, smart organizers and engaging tools win elections.
In Albuquerque, candidates endorsed by ProgressNow's Progressive Champions PAC, ATF (Educators' Union), Equality NM and community groups swept all four races - turning away Tea Party challengers each time.
In Las Cruces, progressive voters responded to the last-minute negative attacks from Gov. Martinez's PAC by turning out to elect our Progressive Champions in all three races, including two targeted by Tea Party candidates and big business donors.
In Gallup, all three candidates endorsed by labor and progressive groups won (including one who easily defeated former State Rep. Sandra Jeff who tried to stage a come back as a school board candidate).
Congrats to all of the re-elected and newly elected Progressive Champions!
This is the first big test of the new progressive movement and it will definitely get attention!
Here's what we know today: Good candidates, smart organizers and engaging tools win elections.
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Breaking: Progressives sweeping New Mexico school board elections 'bigly' statewide (Original Post)
RandySF
Feb 2017
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Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)1. There are no more decent Republicans.
They are all fascists!
This cannot be said about any other mainstream center right party in the free world.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)2. I love this because it shows
our votes should be based on people friendly policies not how much money spends on mudslinging. This makes me very hopeful
earnest-hemingway
(9 posts)3. keep the wins rolling
Big wins, just like in California! Keep the momentum.
burrowowl
(17,644 posts)4. Yes!!
I voted!
triron
(22,011 posts)5. Great news
My district in Albuquerque did not have any re-elections
Native
(5,943 posts)6. Wow! Fantastic news.
Jake Stern
(3,145 posts)7. Enjoy seeing a focus on local races
Each of those seat is a potential step toward a higher office.