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After president-elect Trump Musk ordered House Republicans to kill a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, House Republicans have fallen in line to openly call for an economy-harming shutdown. A reminder that a Musk-manufactured shutdown hurts working families across the country, massively impacting: Homebuyers – over 2,500 federally-backed home loans may be delayed every […]

“In an adverse political environment, Democrats found success in House races, increasing their seats from 213 to 215 and reducing the Republicans’ majority at the start of the session to just two seats.” With victories in key House races up and down the West Coast, voters  resoundingly rejected the chaos and dysfunction of Republican incumbents […]

With the final House race called in the 2024 cycle, Democrats overperformed the tough political environment and netted two seats, saddling House Republicans with two more years of their own chaos, dysfunction, and extremism. After the historically unproductive 118th Congress, Speaker Johnson now faces an even further-right caucus hellbent on pushing a toxic and deeply […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Adam Gray’s victory in California’s 13th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Adam Gray – a no-nonsense Valley problem solver who’s ready to bring his track record of service and bipartisanship to the halls of Congress. Adam is a native son of the Valley – born and raised in […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene issued the following statement on Native American Heritage Day: “As we continue to celebrate our gratitude for our families, our communities, and our country, today we also celebrate the deeply important, but too often overlooked contributions and history of Indigenous communities across the nation. “House Democrats remain committed to partnering with […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Derek Tran’s victory in California’s 45th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Derek Tran. It’s past time Orange County residents had a representative who understands the meaning of service and represents the best of Orange County – and that’s exactly what Derek – an Army veteran, consumer rights […]

Across the national battlefield, House Democrats outperformed the top of the ticket by running authentic, locally-focused campaigns, as highlighted in new reporting from the Washington Post. House Democrats’ focus on pocketbook issues, putting an “emphasis on border security,” and “defying” the national party in support of their communities helped them win competitive races – despite top-of-ticket headwinds. […]

Republicans are on track to hold the smallest House majority in over half a century Initial analysis from the DCCC shows how House Democrats’ substantive, authentic, and locally-focused campaigns helped them outperform the top of the ticket among key demographics across the battlefield. In counties that are fully encompassed in DCCC battleground districts, Frontline and […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene issued the following statement after House Republicans are projected to retain the majority: “Across the country, House Democrats consistently outperformed the top of the ticket, despite the difficult headwinds that faced us. So far, 27 of our 31 Frontliners have been re-elected. Already this cycle, we have flipped six seats and […]

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congressman Mike Levin’s victory in California’s 49th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Congressman Mike Levin on his re-election. Mike is a long-time proven fighter for North County San Diego and South Orange County, and families in his district are lucky to have a leader like him representing […]