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RATING CHANGE: IA-01 MOVES TO TOSS-UP Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections downgraded Rep. Rod Blum’s re-election chances, shifting their rating to ‘Toss-Up.’ The new rating comes on the heels of Roll Call naming Blum the #1 most vulnerable incumbent in the country. “Rep. Rod Blum represents the worst of Washington, having spent the […]

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 […]

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on the results of tonight’s primary election in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District:  “As a community advocate and mother, Susan Wild has dedicated her life to ensuring working families get a fair shot at a good education, a good paying job and affordable healthcare. […]

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 […]

“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 […]

As Baugh Claims He’ll “Change The Corrupt Culture in Washington”, DCCC Calls Him Out for Illegal Donations, Election Rigging & Alleged Credit Card Fraud Today in California’s 48th Congressional District, the DCCC announced a new television ad targeting Scott Baugh for his long record of alleged election fraud and campaign finance violations. The ad is […]