I wanted to stop by today to thank you for your continued support of Democratic candidates across the country and share with you some exciting news. Today, we took an important step forward in our campaign for change by unveiling the first slate of Democratic candidates in open seats or special elections that have qualified for our competitive Red to Blue fundraising program.
Red to Blue Round One: Open Seats
John Adler (NJ-03)
John Boccieri (OH-16)
Charlie Brown (CA-04)
Debbie Halvorson (IL-11)
Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)
Linda Stender (NJ-07)
Gary Trauner (WY-AL)
Special Elections:
IN-07 Andre Carson
IL-14 Primary Winner - Feb. 5
LA-06 Primary Winner – March 8
As you know, these are strong examples of people-powered Democrats who have performed very well in the early stages of their campaigns. Their success is due not only to their message of change but all of your hard work. The energy and resources that the local and national Netroots have devoted to these candidates has been essential in providing their campaigns this exceptional early momentum. This is the earliest the DCCC’s Red to Blue program has been implemented in an election cycle.
The Red to Blue Program will introduce them to Democratic donors to help expand the fundraising base for their campaigns. It will give them the structural and financial edge they need to be even more competitive this year. A round of candidates challenging Republican incumbents will be announced next month.
The candidates in our first round of Red to Blue Program are strong examples of Democrats who represent a commitment to new priorities for the families in their districts. We appreciate your continued your support for these campaigns for change.
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