FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of Shontel Brown's victory in the Ohio 11 primary, New Democrat Coalition Action Fund Chair Brad Schneider issued the following statement:
“Shontel Brown shares the NewDem commitment to growing the economy and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to earn a good life in America,” said New Democrat Coalition Action Fund Chair Congressman Brad Schneider. “We were early supporters of Shontel Brown because the Democratic Party needs thoughtful, measured, pragmatic leaders if we are going to hold this majority and make progress on the issues that matter most. She will be a tremendous asset to our work and our caucus. Shontel Brown's victory is a victory for the Democratic Party, and I look forward to welcoming her into the coalition when she's sworn in to Congress.”
The New Dem Action Fund added Shontel Brown to its candidate "Watch List" in May of this year -- an early level of support -- and later issued a full endorsement.
Made up of 95 Democrats, NewDems advocate within the Democratic Party and Congress for new ideas and new approaches to move America forward. The New Democrat Coalition is the largest ideological caucus amongst House Democrats and represents more than forty percent of House Democrats. Formed by Members of the New Democrat Coalition, the NewDem Action Fund helps re-elect House NewDems and elect new, like-minded leaders who can help develop a positive policy agenda and message.