@SamNewton

Comms Director for @DemGovs

Joined December 2012
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“This affordability thing. That’s the word of the day,” Ford said. “But I like to remind folks that before I knew what affordability meant, I knew my parents couldn’t afford food at the age of nine.” politico.com/news/2026/10/25…

The Governor’s Race That 2028 Democrats Need to Watch

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Zach Lahn re-registered to vote in Iowa in Oct 2024 — just in time to qualify to run for governor in 2026. Lahn cast an Iowa ballot in 2024. But previously unreported voting records show he requested it be mailed to him — in Kansas. W/ @bethreinhard nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/po…

An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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Aheads of Trump heading to Michigan today, new report details how John James has been trying to profit off the tariffs since voting for them. meidasnews.com/news/john-jam…

John James' Company Profited From Advising Clients on Managing Risk Caused by the Trump Tariffs He...

Trump's tariffs have been great for the supply chain risk management business

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Josh El@ranchwilder866h
Hahahahahhahaha oh boy. Mr. “I Live in Iowa Not Kansas” couldn’t even be in Iowa to vote, for the one election that he voted in Iowa for. Amazing stuff.
Sam Newton@SamNewton7h
Zach Lahn never beating the Kansas carpetbagger allegations: “Mr. Lahn cast an Iowa ballot in the 2024 general election. But voting records that have not previously been reported show he requested that his ballot be mailed to him — in Kansas.” nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/po…

An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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Emily Stuckey@emilybstuckey_6h
“They may have three billionaires — but we’ve got you.” — @DavidCCrowley
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Zachary Meunier@zmeunier6h
Defense of 24 absentee ballot being mailed to Kansas is my favorite part: “All my official mail has gone to my assistant for years,” he explained. So his assistant is in… Kansas? #IAGov
Sam Newton@SamNewton7h
Zach Lahn never beating the Kansas carpetbagger allegations: “Mr. Lahn cast an Iowa ballot in the 2024 general election. But voting records that have not previously been reported show he requested that his ballot be mailed to him — in Kansas.” nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/po…

An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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Governor @JoshShapiroPA on the profound, pathetic weakness of Vivek Ramaswamy and JD Vance —> “This is a product of that Trump-Vance politics of the lowest common denominator. I think you’re going to see Americans of all stripes, Democrat and Republican, come out and reject it.”
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Zach Lahn never beating the Kansas carpetbagger allegations: “Mr. Lahn cast an Iowa ballot in the 2024 general election. But voting records that have not previously been reported show he requested that his ballot be mailed to him — in Kansas.” nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/po…

An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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If there’s one business that loves Trump’s tariffs it’s a supply chain risk management company, like John James’. Maybe that’s why he voted to block Congress from stopping them. meidasnews.com/news/john-jam…

John James' Company Profited From Advising Clients on Managing Risk Caused by the Trump Tariffs He...

Trump's tariffs have been great for the supply chain risk management business

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Dr. Amy Acton
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Ohio raised me. Ohio saved me. And I'll fight like hell for it.
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A tale of two #OHGOV rallies today…
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A fired-up crowd erupts into cheers for Jocelyn Benson in Detroit
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ACTON: My opponent has chosen to exploit my childhood to save to save his struggling campaign, but it's not going to work.
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Obama’s role on the trail extends beyond energizing the party faithful. DGA Communication Director Sam Newton said his presence can bring attention to races, including those for the gov's mansion, that receive less national attention... ms.now/news/obama-democrats-…

‘Most potent weapon’: Obama arrives to boost Democrats in battlegrounds

The former president is taking his star power on a three-state swing through must-win territory just 10 days before Election Day.

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NEWS: The @PhillyInquirer Editorial Board Endorses Gov. Shapiro “Shapiro prides himself on getting stuff done. But what truly sets him apart are his commonsense policies, willingness to stand up for what is right, and ability to work across the aisle.” inquirer.com/opinion/editori…

Josh Shapiro for governor of Pennsylvania | Endorsement

Shapiro prides himself on getting stuff done. But what truly sets him apart are his commonsense policies, willingness to stand up for what is right, and ability to work across the aisle.

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John James is trying to buy this election with DeVos money, skirting campaign finance rules to give billionaires more influence over our kids’ futures. The DeVos family wants a governor who will put their interests ahead of Michigan’s kids and public schools. Michigan deserves a governor who works for YOU, not billionaire donors.
Craig Mauger@CraigDMaugerOct 23
NEWS: This money appears to have flowed from 2 members of the DeVos family to a PAC then to the state party and then to ads in support of John James.
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NEW: @MichiganDems has filed a campaign finance complaint over this desperate & illegal scheme to bail out @JohnJamesMI's flailing campaign. We're urging MI TV stations to immediately cease providing the @MIGOP with the candidate ad rate.
Craig Mauger@CraigDMaugerOct 23
NEWS: This money appears to have flowed from 2 members of the DeVos family to a PAC then to the state party and then to ads in support of John James.
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Scoop: Xavier Becerra raised about $5 million for the Democratic Governors Association (@DemGovs) at two fundraising events in California this month, according to a person familiar with the matter, amid a cash crunch for gubernatorial candidates this cycle.
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Gov. Sherrill went to work this week to raise money on behalf of @GinaHinojosaTX and @DavidCCrowley in two key governor's races.
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Polling USA
@USA_PollingOct 23
Kansas - Governor Polling: 🔵 Holscher: 47% 🔴 Masterson: 47% GSG / Oct 21, 2026 (Democratic Internal) (Current KS-GOV Model: DEM 49% - GOP 49%) unitedstatespolling.com/p/de…

Democrats Open Strong in Early Voting as the Midterms Approach

Democrats hold a 54-seat Senate advantage in the model, but tightening races in Kansas and elsewhere could give Republicans a path to victory

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