Bluetastic results everywhere. Get ready America. It’s a New Day.
Dems will take control of the House & Senate.
If current leads hold, 75% of Americans will have a Democrat governor in 2027
CA Governor’s race called for Becerra
Statewide - as of 11/7 - 9.6M ballots processed, 3.9 M left to count
As of 5pm, 11/6, Laguna Beach Dem turnout was 74%!!
We kept the City Council and Flipped the School Board (congrats to Sue, Mark, Alex and Joan, Shaheen and Kimberly)
Measure A - School Bond - passed
Measure E - City Council Term Limits - passed
Source: AP, November 7, 1:26 AM CST
How America Voted
Estimates from NYT based on polls, registered voters and current ballot counts for US Congressional Races.
1. It was a wave.
Democrats won 56% to 43%. That’s a 15 point swing from 2024. Every group moved blue.
2. The young and the Latino vote came home.
Voters under 30 swung 33 points. Hispanic voters swung 29. The 2024 losses are mostly erased.
3. We won by growing the tent.
Men, non-college voters, and young people had major shifts. Even high school graduates now lean Democrat. This was more than base turnout.
4. Black voters are BLUE. D+84 is close to the ceiling, which explains the smaller 10 point shift.
This was a mandate for change, not a blank check for the Democratic establishment. Now we have to deliver.
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About us
Founded in 1945, the Laguna Beach Democratic Club (LBDC) was Orange County's first Democratic club, built by locals committed to progressive causes and the Democratic Party agenda. For 80 years, we've helped elect Democrats from City Council to the White House through campaigning, fundraising, activism, and voter registration.
Like our founders, we believe inclusivity, a fair living wage, healthcare, diversity, and a good education are the foundation of a prosperous future for all. And we believe the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the balance of power are what keep our government strong. We intend to keep it that way.