With 80 districts currently targeted by the DCCC and the House solidly in play, incredible Democratic candidates are stepping up to run for office. From former CIA operatives, to doctors, to public servants, to veterans, and other local leaders, Democrats are competing deep into the map thanks in great part due to candidate quality.
“The House is in play in 2018 and impressive Democratic candidates from all walks of life are feeling a call to action and stepping up to run,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “The DCCC began this cycle on offense and the momentum behind House Democrats has grown stronger with every passing week, thanks in great part to the high quality candidates throwing their hat in the ring.”
Here’s a brief look at what people are saying about some of the most recent Democratic candidates to launch their campaigns…
FL-06: Nancy Soderberg
- Orlando Sentinel: Democrat Nancy Soderberg announces run for Ron DeSantis seat in Congress
- Sunshine State News: Democrat Nancy Soderberg Launches Congressional Bid in Northeast Florida
- WESH (NBC): Soderberg Declares Candidacy
FL-27: Jose Javier Rodriguez
- Miami Herald: Miami Democrat kicks off congressional campaign talking health care, climate change — but not Trump
- The Hill: Dems land top recruit for Ros-Lehtinen’s Florida district
- Diario Las Americas: José Javier Rodríguez lanza su campaña rumbo al Congreso por Ros-Lehtinen
IL-12: Brendan Kelly
- Belleville News-Democrat: Brendan Kelly is running for Congress. This is why.
- Post Dispatch: Democrat St. Clair County prosecutor running for Congress
- Belleville News-Democrat: Brendan Kelly might be eyeing run for Congress; would be ‘formidable candidate’
- KMOV-STL (CBS): Brendan Kelly for Congress
IL-13: Betsy Londrigan
- Herald & Review: Springfield woman announces Democratic run for 13th Congressional District
- Belleville News Democrat: Springfield woman seeks nomination to run for Congress against Davis
MI-06: Matt Longjohn
- com: Democrat doctor challenges Fred Upton in 2018 after health care vote
- Detroit News: Doctor joins SW Michigan congressional race
- WSBT (CBS): Longjohn to Challenge Upton
MI-08: Elissa Slotkin
- MLive: Former U.S. Defense official Elissa Slotkin announces Congressional run
- Detroit News: Former defense official plans to challenge Bishop
- WILX (NBC): Health Care Vote Got Candidate to Run
MN-02: Angie Craig
- MPR: Angie Craig to seek a rematch with Jason Lewis
- Pioneer Press: Angie Craig gunning for 2018 rematch with Rep. Jason Lewis
- Roll Call: Angie Craig Back for Rematch Against Jason Lewis in Minnesota
NC-02: Sam Searcy
- News & Observer: Vodka distillery owner challenges NC Republican Congressman
- Roll Call: Vodka Distillery Owner Takes On George Holding in North Carolina
NY-22: Anthony Brindisi
- Post Standard: Anthony Brindisi to challenge Claudia Tenney for Upstate NY seat in Congress
- Utica Observer Dispatch: It’s official: Brindisi launches congressional campaign
- Anthony Brindisi for Congress: Launch Video
NY-27: Erin Cole
- Buffalo News: First Democrat to challenge Collins comes with a long resume
- WBFO: Gulf War veteran from Lockport challenging Collins in 1st run for political office
- Spectrum News: Erin Cole for Congress
PA-16: Christina Hartman
- WFMZ: Ready for a rematch, Democrat announces 2nd bid for Congress
- Lancaster Online: Democrat Christina Hartman aims for rematch against US Rep. Smucker in 2018
- Times of Chester County: Hartman announces new run for the 16th in 2018
VA-07: Abigail Spanberger
- NBC12: Former CIA officer enters race for Brat’s Congressional seat
- ELLE Magazine: Meet the Former CIA Operative Taking on ‘Virginia’s Trump’
- WWBT: Former CIA officer enters race for Brat’s Congressional seat
WV-03: Steve Williams
- Charleston Gazette: Huntington Mayor Steve Williams to run for Congress
- Herald Dispatch: Williams announces bid for U.S. House seat
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- WCHS (ABC): Mayor Runs for Congress
