Donors, activists, and local officials rallied around him, believing his campaign had the momentum necessary to flip the office and secure a meaningful victory for Democrats.
However, this trajectory took a sharp and unforeseen turn when a series of text messages from 2022 resurfaced and quickly became the focal point of statewide debate. These messages, widely circulated across social media platforms and amplified by news outlets, included remarks that many described as disturbing and inappropriate.Continue reading…