Across the national battlefield, House Democrats outperformed the top of the ticket by running authentic, locally-focused campaigns, as highlighted in new reporting from the Washington Post. House Democrats’ focus on pocketbook issues, putting an “emphasis on border security,” and “defying” the national party in support of their communities helped them win competitive races – despite top-of-ticket headwinds. […]

Republicans are on track to hold the smallest House majority in over half a century Initial analysis from the DCCC shows how House Democrats’ substantive, authentic, and locally-focused campaigns helped them outperform the top of the ticket among key demographics across the battlefield. In counties that are fully encompassed in DCCC battleground districts, Frontline and […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene issued the following statement after House Republicans are projected to retain the majority: “Across the country, House Democrats consistently outperformed the top of the ticket, despite the difficult headwinds that faced us. So far, 27 of our 31 Frontliners have been re-elected. Already this cycle, we have flipped six seats and […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congressman Mike Levin’s victory in California’s 49th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Congressman Mike Levin on his re-election. Mike is a long-time proven fighter for North County San Diego and South Orange County, and families in his district are lucky to have a leader like him representing […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Dave Min’s victory in California’s 47th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Dave Min – a long-time Orange County champion, law professor, legislator, and pro-choice advocate. Dave genuinely understands the problems Southern California families are facing, has put in the work to bring about better solutions, and stands […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Janelle Bynum’s historic victory in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District: “Congratulations to Janelle Bynum. As a working mom of four, a businesswoman, and a long-time champion for Oregon families in the State House, Janelle has spent years standing up and fighting for her constituents, and she’s the […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s victory in Washington’s Third Congressional District: “A fifth-generation Washingtonian, auto repair shop owner, and pro-choice mom, we’re so proud that Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is heading back to Congress to keep fighting on behalf of Southwest Washington. With so much on the line, […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s victory in Washington’s Eighth Congressional District: “I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Kim Schrier – Washington Eighth’s pragmatic, independent, and proven problem-solver – back to Congress. Dr. Schrier has built bipartisan coalitions to deliver for families, farmers, and seniors across our state, and […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congresswoman Jahana Hayes’ victory in Connecticut’s Fifth Congressional District: “Congresswoman Jahana Hayes has always been a tireless advocate for Connecticut families. In Congress, Jahana has fought to protect women’s reproductive freedom, lowered costs of prescription drugs, stood up for veterans, and worked to end hunger and […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congressman Jared Golden’s victory in Maine’s Second Congressional District: “A combat Marine from a small business family, Jared Golden is an independent fighter who has always put Maine families first. In Congress, Jared has made health care more affordable, protected benefits seniors have earned, supported Maine’s […]