New Dem Chair Schneider Welcomes Rep. James Walkinshaw as 116th New Dem Member
At 116 Members, New Dems remain the largest ideological caucus in the House of Representatives
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) officially announced the admission of Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to the Coalition. With the addition of Rep. Walkinshaw, New Dems now stand at 116 Members, an all-time record for the Coalition.
“I am incredibly proud to welcome Rep. Walkinshaw into the New Dem ranks. An experienced public servant, Rep. Walkinshaw has spent his entire career advancing exactly the kind of pragmatic, common sense solutions that are the heart of the Coalition’s agenda,” said New Dem Chair Brad Schneider. “At 116 Members strong, New Dems, already the largest ideological caucus in the House, are now the largest we’ve ever been. Now more than ever, it is clear that the future success of the Democratic party relies on the vision generated and embodied by New Dem Members. I am grateful to work alongside lawmakers like Rep. Walkinshaw as New Dems continue working tirelessly in Congress to enact an agenda that lowers costs and improves the lives of hardworking families across the country.”
“I’m honored to join the New Democrat Coalition under the leadership of Chair Brad Schneider, alongside colleagues committed to delivering common-sense solutions for the American people,” said Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11). “As I begin my service in Congress, I’m excited to build on my experience advancing pragmatic results that expand opportunity, safeguard our democracy, and make life more affordable for families in Northern Virginia and across the country.”
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