| Today, the DCCC announced that Dr. Richard Pan has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Dr. Pan, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as he runs for California’s 6th Congressional District.
“From the pediatrician’s office to the State Capitol, Dr. Richard Pan has spent his career defending public health, standing up to extremists, and delivering results for California families. He is exactly the kind of battle-tested leader needed to take on ‘MAGA champion’ Kevin Kiley, who is desperately trying to rewrite his long record of fealty to Donald Trump. CA-06 voters won’t be fooled by Kiley’s fake ‘independence,’ and will elect Dr. Pan come November,” said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene.
Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician, educator, and former State Legislator who has spent his career fighting for the health and safety of California families. He’s taken on some of the state’s toughest challenges — expanding access to affordable health care, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting children during public health crises, and supporting first responders and public safety. A proven fighter, Dr. Pan stood up to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine extremists’ attacks to protect children and public health, and he will take on those same powerful interests in Washington. In a district made bluer by Proposition 50, Dr. Pan is uniquely positioned to take the case to “MAGA champion” Kevin Kiley, as he tries to hide his extreme record from voters. While Kiley chases political opportunism, Dr. Pan is focused on delivering results for Sacramento families.
In a new district created by the overwhelming passage of Prop 50, Democrats have an advantage – Kamala Harris won this district by 8 points in 2024. Dr. Richard Pan was previously elected to represent over 70% of CA-06 in the State Legislature, giving him strong name recognition for the general election.
Red to Blue is a highly competitive and battle-tested DCCC program that arms top-tier candidates with organizational and fundraising support to help them continue building winning campaigns. Additionally, through Red to Blue the DCCC provides strategic guidance, staff resources, candidate trainings, fundraising support, and more. |
