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DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Gil Cisneros’ victory in California’s 39th Congressional District: “Congressman-Elect Gil Cisneros has dedicated his life to serving his country – as a decorated Navy officer, as an education advocate, and now as a member of Congress. As a first-generation college graduate, Gil understands firsthand the challenges […]

TO: Interested Parties FROM: Drew Godinich, DCCC Regional Press Secretary RE: How the West Was Won: Historic Gains in California, After Unprecedented DCCC Investment — TOP POINT: The DCCC recognized early that California offered historic opportunity in our campaign to take back the House in 2018. The DCCC made unprecedentedly large and early investments, recruited […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Josh Harder’s victory in California’s 10th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Josh Harder on an incredible campaign – it was truly a campaign of the Valley, for the Valley. Josh’s historic victory is a testament to the grassroots energy behind his campaign, which was disciplined and […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Harley Rouda’s victory in California’s 48th Congressional District: “In the most Republican congressional district in one of the country’s most famed Republican strongholds, it takes a special kind of candidate to win. Congressman-elect Harley Rouda was that candidate. We were proud to stand alongside Harley […]

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. […]

“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 […]