The national Democrats said they now view building long-term infrastructure in the South as a top priority.

Last month, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced that they would be supporting five Democrats vying for seats in the Mississippi Legislature during the upcoming special elections in November.

READ MORE: National Democrats back candidates in Mississippi special legislative elections

Now, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced what they are calling “a new, historic investment” to support the Mississippi Democratic Party’s organizing efforts ahead of the November 4 special elections.

The special legislative elections are being held as a result of court-ordered redistricting.

The DNC said in a statement Thursday that under DNC Chair Ken Marti

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