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Democrats Boost Online Strategy with Senator Lucas at Helm

2/12/2026

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The Democratic Party is expanding its online presence to compete with the GOP.
Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas, 82, has led redistricting efforts to craft a map favorable to Democrats, using social media, especially X, to engage voters and critique Republicans.
Her bold online persona, memes, and responses have drawn praise from party figures and elevated her role in the digital strategy, including a retort to Senator Ted Cruz.

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Story summary

The Democratic Party is expanding its online presence to compete with the GOP.
Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas, 82, has led redistricting efforts to craft a map favorable to Democrats, using social media, especially X, to engage voters and critique Republicans.
Her bold online persona, memes, and responses have drawn praise from party figures and elevated her role in the digital strategy, including a retort to Senator Ted Cruz.