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RATING CHANGE: Walorski’s Re-Election Chances No Longer ‘Solid’ Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections downgraded Rep. Jackie Walorski’s election chances, shifting their rating of the race from Solid to Likely Republican. Inside Elections specifically cites the strength of Democratic nominee Mel Hall as a reason for Walorski’s increasing vulnerability. “From failing to show up […]

RATING CHANGE: Dave Brat’s Re-Election Chances Downgraded Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections downgraded Rep. Dave Brat’s re-election chances, shifting their rating of the race to just Lean Republican. Inside Elections specifically cites strong Democratic challengers and Brat’s weak campaign as reasons for his increasing vulnerability. Three major election forecasters – Inside Elections, Cook […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement congratulating Mary Gay Scanlon on her primary victory in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District: “I congratulate Mary Gay Scanlon for winning her hard-fought primary. Mary Gay Scanlon has been a fearless advocate for children and families for decades and I know she will continue to be a […]

“As a nonprofit executive who has created jobs and helped provide thousands of Nebraska families with sustainable, safe and affordable housing, Kara Eastman has a record of accomplishment that will resonate deeply in this community. These primary results show Kara is running strong and she is well positioned to win this fall.” -DCCC Spokesman Evan […]

TO: Interested Parties FROM: DCCC Targeting and Analytics Department DATE: May 16, 2018 BRIAN FITZPATRICK IS IN FOR A TOUGH REELECTION IN 2018 In new general polling, Democrat Scott Wallace is statistically tied with Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, trailing by just 2 points (46% to 48%) in a DCCC survey of likely general election voters […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement congratulating Madeleine Dean on her primary victory in Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District: “It’s with great pleasure that I congratulate Madeleine Dean on her victory. In the Pennsylvania State House, Madeleine has been a trusted advocate for affordable healthcare, combatting addiction, and quality education. I look forward […]

“Born and bred in Bucks County, Scott Wallace embodies the values of this community and has the skills and experience to get things done. As an advocate for veterans and as president of a global charity, Scott has spent his life making a difference in peoples’ lives. These results add to Scott’s impressive momentum and […]

“As a veteran, businesswoman and educator, Chrissy Houlahan has skills, knowledge, experience and values that few candidates can match. I have no doubt that Chrissy will keep up the hard work and dedication to the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional district, and know she will win in November,” –DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján — To: […]

“As a veteran and former federal prosecutor, Congressman Conor Lamb proved last March that his values of service, hard work and toughness resonate deeply in this community. Just as important, Congressman Lamb knows how to win tough races. Lamb draws a sharp contrast with Congressman Rothfus, who has supported an agenda that helps rich people […]

The DCCC is led by its first ever Hispanic Chairman and Executive Director 38% total staff diversity — 52% of senior staff diversity Under Chairman Ben Ray Luján’s leadership, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has increased staff diversity from the high bar set in 2016. As Luján noted at the time, “Our work is never […]