November 12, 2024

New Dems Hold Orientation for Incoming Freshman Class for 119th Congress

In the 119th Congress, New Dems expect to remain the largest ideological caucus with at least 107 Members, and to have one of the biggest freshman classes with at least 22 Members-elect

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued a statement ahead of the Coalition’s orientation for incoming New Dems. New Democrat Coalition Members and staff will join panelists to discuss setting policy goals, achieving congressional wins, building out a new office, navigating the Committee steering process, utilizing franking for constituent communications, and more. 

This incoming New Dem class is among the largest in the Coalition’s history, bringing the number of New Dem Members to at least 107, and likely larger as races continue to be called. Out of the Democratic House ideological caucuses, New Dems have one of the biggest freshman classes for the 119th Congress.

“New Dems are thrilled to welcome our incoming class of Members for the 119th Congress. Each of these new Members shares New Dems’ commonsense approach to politics and commitment to breaking through the gridlock in DC to deliver results for hardworking Americans,” said Chair Kuster. “In the upcoming Congress, we will face many critical policy battles, including on taxes, infrastructure, the Farm Bill, and more. With this new talented, experienced and diverse class of legislators, we will be well-prepared for the work ahead.”

The New Democrat Coalition is thrilled to welcome at least 22 new Members, six of whom have flipped seats, in the 119th Congress, including but not limited to: 

  1. Shomari Figures (AL-02)

  2. Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

  3. George Whitesides (CA-27)

  4. Gil Cisneros (CA-31)

  5. Sarah McBride (DE-AL)

  6. Johnny Olszewski (MD-02)

  7. Sarah Elfreth (MD-03)

  8. Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) 

  9. Kelly Morrison (MN-03)

  10. Wesley Bell (MO-01)

  11. Herb Conaway (NJ-03)

  12. Nellie Pou (NJ-09)

  13. Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) 

  14. Laura Gillen (NY-04) 

  15. Josh Riley (NY-19)

  16. John Mannion (NY-22) 

  17. George Latimer (NY-16)

  18. Janelle Bynum (OR_05)  

  19. Eugene Vindman (VA-07) 

  20. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) 

  21. Julie Johnson (TX-32) 

  22. Emily Randall (WA-06) 

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