DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on the election results in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District: “I congratulate Representative-elect Xochitl Torres Small on her stunning victory in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. As the first Latina to represent this district, Xochitl is breaking ground that will expand opportunities for all New Mexicans. […]

TO: Interested Parties FROM: Amanda Sherman, DCCC Expansion Press Secretary DATE: November 8, 2018 RE: DCCC’s Historic Battlefield: A Game Changer Early on, the DCCC recognized that House Democrats faced two key structural disadvantages: a Republican gerrymandered map, and a massive Republican outside money advantage. Therefore, the DCCC set out to build the largest battlefield […]

“Democrats over-performed the national environment by recruiting great candidates with records of service, managing complex primaries, focusing on candidate resources and winning the messaging war on healthcare and taxes,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Our strategic and tactical successes rose to the occasion in the most consequential midterms in modern history and delivered a Democratic […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Dr. Kim Schrier’s victory in Washington’s 8th Congressional District: “Congresswoman-elect Kim Schrier, a first-time candidate, faced down one of the biggest names in Washington State politics – and won – by running on her powerful personal story and lifetime of work caring for her community’s […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Mike Levin’s victory in California’s 49th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Congressman-elect Mike Levin and his supporters, whose comprehensive victory was the result of a two-year grassroots campaign to restore faith in Washington. From protecting our environment to ensuring that each and every Californian has access […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Katie Hill’s victory in California’s 25th Congressional District: “Congresswoman-Elect Katie Hill has made history – as one of the youngest women ever elected to Congress, and a proud member of the LGBTQ community, she represents a new generation that is leading our party into the […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on the election results in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District: “Lucy McBath’s experience in life, from losing a son to gun violence to beating breast cancer twice, gives her a critical perspective that is much needed in Congress. Lucy has tremendous strength and resolve, and now she […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Steven Horsford’s victory in Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District: “I am pleased to congratulate Steven Horsford on his victory. He’s dedicated his career to fighting for working families, lowering the cost of healthcare and increasing wages, and he will continue to do so in Washington. I […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Susie Lee’s victory in Nevada’s Third Congressional District: “Congresswoman-elect Susie Lee has dedicated her career to helping Nevada’s children get ahead. In Congress, I know she’ll continue this work to find bipartisan, common sense solutions and get real results for Southern Nevada families, and I […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on the election results in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District: “I congratulate Representative-elect Angie Craig on her hard-fought victory in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Growing up in a mobile home park and putting herself through college, Angie knows what it’s like to make ends meet and will […]