Five Members of Congress were elected by their colleagues to serve as leaders for their parts of the country
Today, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos announced the committee’s five regional vice-chairs. Elected by their colleagues, these Vice-Chairs will help lead the on-the-ground effort to fortify and expand our new Democratic Majority. Below is the list of the new DCCC Regional Vice-Chairs:
- Region 1: Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-4)
- Region 2: Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-13)
- Region 3: Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-4)
- Region 4: Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33)
- Region 5: Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52)
“If we want to make meaningful progress on the kitchen table challenges facing families across America, we need to fortify and expand our Democratic Majority,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. “That’s why I’m so proud to announce the DCCC’s regional Vice-Chairs who will help lead our on the ground efforts to win in 2020. I want to thank Reps. Dean, Crist, Moore, Veasey and Peters for stepping up and taking a leading role to get it done. By working together to draw a clear contrast between our work to lower health care costs and the Washington Republicans failed agenda of stripping protections for people with pre-existing conditions, we’ll ensure a better future for all of our families.
“Last election, the people sent a positive message to our leaders to say that we can and must do better–ushering in the most beautifully diverse Congress in our nation’s history. We must build on this energy and remember that we are the party of progress; the party that values diversity, decency, and equality; the party of the people,” said Rep. Madeleine Dean. “As Regional Vice-Chair, I am dedicated to building our party’s strength by electing those who embody these ideals, listen to the public, and truly put the people first.”
“Democrats are laser-focused on getting real results for hardworking families across America,” said Rep. Charlie Crist. “I’m proud to serve as a Regional Vice-Chair at the DCCC because I’m committed to working with our Frontline Members and re-electing our Democratic Majority in 2020 so we can continue getting the job done for all Americans.”
“As Regional Vice-Chair for the DCCC, I take this honor and responsibility seriously,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “It will take a lot of heart and dedication from many to hold and expand our Majority. I’m excited at the chance to serve the Democratic Party and the American people in this role and I look forward to working with Chairwoman Bustos to cultivate, recruit and train the phenomenal women and men running across the country this cycle. We have an extraordinary opportunity ahead of us and this is a charge I do not take lightly.”
“Texas has the ability to increase our Democratic majority in 2020,” said Rep. Marc Veasey. “From historically conservative areas like NE Tarrant County, to districts across the state that are turning blue and purple, we are seeing the ramifications of the harmful rhetoric of this President. Democrats across the Lone Star State who want to unite not divide Texans are leading the charge. Those who are bringing civility back to our political discourse and elevating the priorities we want met for the American people are building momentum across the state. We’re fighting to increase access to affordable health care, support public schools, pay our teachers more, pass long-term immigration reform, and strengthen voting rights laws. Democrats are leading the charge on these policies right here in Texas.”
“As chair of the New Democrat Political Action Committee last year, I helped find and support the candidates who enabled us to win the majority; many of these new members are from the west,” said Rep. Scott Peters. “Now, as a Regional Vice-Chair, it will be my honor, and I’ll do everything I can, to help these strong, energetic new members win re-election.”
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