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Red to Blue Program Now Has 33 Candidates Majority of the candidates are women DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the fourth round of candidates on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program, including two African American candidates. Thirty-three candidates have now earned a spot on Red to Blue by surpassing aggressive goals […]

In case you missed it from the St. Louis Post Dispatch Editorial Board: “Incumbency also won’t carry the usual advantages when U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, defends his 12th district seat against Democratic primary winner Brendan Kelly, the St. Clair County state’s attorney. Bost had an easy time defending his seat in 2016, largely because […]

Red to Blue Program Now Has 33 Candidates Majority of candidates are women DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the fourth round of candidates on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program. Thirty-three candidates have now earned a spot on Red to Blue by surpassing aggressive goals for grassroots engagement, local support, campaign […]

“Sean Casten won a crowded primary and was successful in energizing the grassroots, which is critical as he heads into this general election fight,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “Sean’s message of holding Republicans accountable for their attacks on the environment, health care and the GOP tax scam resonated with hardworking families across Illinois […]

DCCC Chairman, Ben Ray Lujan released the following statement: “Lauren Underwood secured an impressive win in a Democratic primary and demonstrated her strong support heading into the general election. As a nurse and American with a pre-existing condition, Lauren has seen first-hand what is at stake if seniors, families and children don’t have access to […]

“Betsy Dirksen Londrigan won a hard-fought Democratic primary, which highlighted how strongly her message resonates with Illinois voters,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “After watching her son fight a life-threatening illness, Betsy understands as well as anyone what is at stake when Washington Republicans slash affordable health care and demand that families like hers […]

“Brendan Kelly secured the nomination with incredible momentum heading into the general election,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “As a veteran and prosecutor with deep roots in his community and a record of working in a bipartisan manner to effect change, Brendan is already providing a clear contrast with his opponent as he focuses […]

$3.38M raised online in February; average online gift $18 3.5M gifts under $200 Over $50M raised online this cycle   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today announced record-breaking February fundraising. In February, the DCCC raised nearly $10.6M compared to $7.1M in February of 2016. Reflecting the grassroots energy behind House Democrats, the committee raised $3.38M online in February with […]

Today, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted the open seat in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District towards Democrats. Citing the strong national environment for Democrats and the potential for a bitter Republican primary in NM-02, Cook’s David Wasserman, noted that, “a year like 2018 could be ripe for the right kind of Democrat.” […]

Danny Tarkanian’s last-minute decision to abandon his US Senate campaign and run in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District is the latest face of Republican desperation: Danny Tarkanain is desperate to get elected to something – anything really. And Speaker Ryan and Washington Republicans are desperate to hang onto their majority after their devastating loss in Pennsylvania. […]