Next Steps Show Feb 28, 2025

The battle for Monroe County’s future is at a breaking point. Once a stronghold of American values, the party now stands on shaky ground—fractured, outmaneuvered, and losing the fight at the ballot box.

Democrats have tightened their grip, securing historic victories in local races, flipping the County Legislature for the first time in decades, and re-electing a Democrat as County Executive by a record-breaking margin.

Voter turnout has slipped nearly 8% since 2020, and Republican registration has fallen so low that independent voters now outnumber Republicans in the county.

Meanwhile, Democratic fundraising is outpacing the GOP by as much as 5-to-1, fueling a political machine that is better organized, better funded, and relentlessly expanding its reach.

The question is no longer what went wrong—it is what happens next.

Can the party rise from the ashes, unify its base, embracing the grassroots, and reclaim its voice? Or will it continue down the path of decline, surrendering without a fight? Leadership has changed, but the challenges remain.

New strategies are emerging, but will they be enough to turn the tide?

The time for complacency is over. The moment for action is now. The battle for Monroe County’s future is here.

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