New Dems Congratulate House Democratic Leadership Following Caucus Elections
House Democratic Leadership for the 119th Congress includes New Dem Reps. Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03), Lori Trahan (MA-03)
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued a statement following yesterday’s House Democratic Caucus Elections, where lawmakers re-elected Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Caucus Chairman and New Dem Member Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to lead the Caucus in the 119th Congress.
New Dems were elected to prominent positions across House Democratic Leadership. Rep. Susie Lee was elected as Battleground Leadership Representative by returning Frontline Members and incoming Red-to-Blue Members to serve as their voice in House Leadership. Additionally Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) was re-elected as Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair.
New Dem Chair Annie Kuster issued the following statement:
“New Dems congratulate Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar on their re-elections and look forward to partnering with them to deliver for the American people over the next two years. These leaders have guided House Democrats with a steady hand in the 118th Congress and New Dems share their commitment to finding common ground and defending the common good in the 119th Congress.
“We are also extremely proud of our Members who will bring their diverse expertise and the New Dem brand of pragmatic approach to governance to House Leadership. From leading the Caucus to representing lawmakers from the toughest districts and spearheading Democratic communications, New Dems are poised to make their mark as leaders in the upcoming Congress.”
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