DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced that Cindy Axne has earned a spot on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program. After a strong performance in the primary, Axne joins other top-tier Democratic candidates across the country with this designation.
Axne has worked hard in her community to earn a spot on Red to Blue by surpassing aggressive goals for grassroots engagement, local support, campaign organization, and fundraising. Beyond her demonstrated abilities to build a winning campaign infrastructure, Axne has deep roots in the district and a persuasive message that helped drive her to victory in a competitive Democratic primary.
“A fifth-generation Iowan and small business owner, Cindy has deep roots to the community she aims to serve,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “She’s a proven leader within her community, having successfully advocated for all-day kindergarten for every child in West Des Moines. She’ll bring that fight to Congress to lower healthcare costs and get results for Iowans. Her impressive primary victory and grassroots-driven campaign puts her on track to flip this seat in November.”
Red to Blue is a highly competitive and battle-tested program at the DCCC that arms top-tier candidates with organizational and fundraising support to help them continue to run strong campaigns. Additionally, the DCCC provides strategic guidance, staff resources, candidate trainings, and more. It is not an endorsement.
In 2018, the DCCC will make more targeted and frequent additions to the Red to Blue program than in previous election cycles.