Coverage dated March 26, 2024

Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election for Alabama state House seat

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After an IVF ruling that sent shockwaves through Alabama, Democrat Marilyn Lands won the special election for a state House seat running heavily on reproductive rights.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Democrat Who Ran on IVF Just Flipped a Seat in Alabama (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Marilyn Lands flipped an Alabama state House seat to Democrats after running her campaign on reproductive rights and the state's IVF decision.

  2. Washington Post

    Democrat who ran heavily on abortion rights, IVF wins Alabama special election (opens Washington Post)

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    Marilyn Lands won a decisive victory in a state House district that Donald Trump narrowly won in 2020.

  3. New York Times

  4. CBS News

    Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election for Alabama state House seat (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    After an IVF ruling that sent shockwaves through Alabama, Democrat Marilyn Lands won the special election for a state House seat running heavily on reproductive rights.

  5. The New Republic

    This Alabama Democrat Won a GOP Seat in Stunning Election. Here’s How. (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Marilyn Lands defeated a Republican in a deep-red Alabama district. Her victory deserves more attention.

  6. WHNT

    Democrat wins Alabama special election after focusing on IVF, abortion (opens WHNT)

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    WHNT's feed description

    Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands has won the special election in Alabama state House District 10, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Lands, a licensed professional counselor, beat Republican Teddy Powell, a Madison City Council member, to fill the seat.

  7. WOWK Charleston

    Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    WOWK Charleston's feed description

    Marilyn Lands, who campaigned on abortion rights in deeply conservative Alabama, won a special election to the Alabama Legislature, in a victory that Democrats say illustrates voter backlash to extreme reproductive restrictions imposed by Republicans.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Democrat Marilyn Lands flips GOP seat in Alabama after running campaign on IVF and abortion (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Democrats flipped an Alabama House seat on Tuesday in a special election after Democrat Marilyn Lands’s campaign centered on in vitro fertilization protections.

  9. Fox News

    Democrat wins Alabama special election considered bellwether on IVF, abortion (opens Fox News)

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    Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in an Alabama legislature special election after centering her campaign on abortion and IVF issues.

  10. Washington Times

    Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House (opens Washington Times)

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    Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deep red Alabama, has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature.

  11. Salon

    Democrat wins Alabama special election in red district after campaigning on abortion rights and IVF (opens Salon)

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    The Biden campaign called the result a “major warning sign for Trump" and his attacks on reproductive rights.

  12. Fox News

    Democrat wins Alabama special election considered bellwether on IVF, abortion before November (opens Fox News)

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    Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in a special election to represent Alabama House District 10 after centering her campaign on abortion and IVF issues.

  13. CBS 42 Birmingham

    Democrat Marilyn Lands wins Alabama District 10 special election (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    It appears Marilyn Lands will be the newest member of the Alabama House, following Tuesday's special election.

  14. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election, CNN projects (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a central part of her campaign, will win a special election Tuesday for an Alabama state House seat, CNN projects. Her victory serves as another data point for national Democrats, who hope the backlash over strict state…

  15. The Daily Caller

    Democrat Who Campaigned On Her Abortion Story Wins Closely Watched State House Race (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Marilyn Lands, an Alabama Democratic candidate for the state House, won her race Tuesday while campaigning on abortion issues and her personal experiences.

  16. WHDH Boston

    Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election, CNN projects - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a central part of her campaign, will win a special election Tuesday for an Alabama state House

  17. New York Times

    Democrat Running on Abortion and I.V.F. Access Wins Special Election in Alabama (opens New York Times)

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    Marilyn Lands flipped a State House seat in the deep-red state by 25 percentage points, underscoring the continued political potency of reproductive rights.

  18. NBC News

    Democrat wins Alabama special election in early test for IVF as a campaign issue (opens NBC News)

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    Marilyn Lands, who defeated Republican Teddy Powell, highlighted IVF and abortion rights in her campaign for a state House seat previously held by the GOP.

  19. UPI

    Democrat Marilyn Lands flips Alabama state House seat after running on abortion rights (opens UPI)

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    Democrat Marilyn Lands has won a special election and flipped an Alabama State House seat after running a campaign largely on abortion rights and in vitro fertilization.

  20. The Guardian

    Democrat wins election in conservative Alabama after focus on abortion and IVF (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Marilyn Lands elected to state legislature in deep red state by significant margin after centering reproductive rights in campaign

  21. PoliticusUSA

    Democrat Flips State House Seat In Alabama By Running On Reproductive Rights (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Democrat Marilyn Lands won a state House special in deep red Alabama by making reproductive rights the center of her campaign.

  22. AL.com

    Abortion rights advocate Marilyn Lands wins in Alabama (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Democrat Marilyn Lands of Huntsville woke up this morning a national figure for winning a state House race on a platform of defending abortion rights

  23. Truthout

    Dem Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Special Election, Trounces GOP Opponent By Using Abortion Rights Message (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    “Our legislature must repeal Alabama’s no-exceptions abortion ban,” Lands, a Democrat, said in her victory speech.

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