E-Blast: 2025 Election Overview & November Media Hits

NOVEMBER 7, 2025

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2025 Election Overview & November Media Hits

A Political Reckoning: Democratic Candidates Make a Big Comeback.

The 2025 elections delivered sweeping Democratic gains powered by an energized base, renewed support from voters of color, and a broad backlash to President Trump’s deepening unpopularity. Across nearly every county with races on the ballot, Democrats outperformed their 2024 marks, shattered polling expectations, and notched decisive wins in New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey.

We saw historic youth turnout, dramatic Latino realignments, and the collapse of a once reliable GOP stronghold.

Our latest Substack, by Senior Analyst Ross Miletich, breaks down the fractures of 2024 that gave way to a blue wave in 2025, the economic and political forces driving Trump’s plummeting approval, and what these outcomes signal for the Democratic Party’s path heading into 2026.

By the Numbers: 2025 Election Snapshot

A Path to the Majority: What Special Elections Reveal.

Ross breaks down what this year’s special elections indicate about the emerging electoral landscape. His analysis shows how voter turnout patterns, demographic shifts, and consistent Democratic strengths point to a clear roadmap for building a durable governing majority in the months to come.

In this Substack piece, Ross highlights where enthusiasm is rising, where persuasion is breaking through, and how both trends offer important lessons for the months ahead.

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In the Spotlight: New Polling for Chicago Teachers Union.

New HIT polling on behalf of the Chicago Teachers Union shows strong citywide support for taxing large corporations to fund education and essential services. Senior Research Manager, Joshua Doss, states “Chicagoans want to see their city and state challenge the billionaire agenda and institute common sense policies that have worked in other cities and states…it is nearly unanimous among key demographics in the city.”

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Media Highlights: HIT Strategies in National Conversations.

This month HIT was part of major media coverage, offering analysis on how economic pressures and generational shifts are shaping the voter landscape. Terrance Woodbury, HIT President and Founding Partner, joined MSNBC’s, The Weeknight, to break down the national voter mood, highlighting how concerns around affordability and political trust are influencing turnout and persuasion. On KBLA, Terrance spoke about Black voter motivation, the emotional drivers behind participation, and the need for authentic connection with younger voters. Additionally, Terrance’s recent panel discussion at Crooked Media’s Crooked Con, is now featured on Pod Save America. Tune in to hear the live recording of the conversation on the broader electoral environment and the strategies needed to engage voters in a high-stakes year.

A Special Thanks

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