Tonight, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and NewDem Action Fund Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) issued a statement following the news that former Representative and New Democrat Coalition Member, Abigail Spanberger and New Democrat Coalition Member Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) are the projected victors in the races to be Virginia and New Jersey’s next governors, respectively.
“Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill are fighters, and tonight, the voters put them in the Governor’s office to fight for them.
“As lawmakers, friends, and our New Dem colleagues, we were able to witness their perseverance, leadership, and get-stuff-done attitude in the House. Abigail and Mikie embody what defines our Coalition: pragmatism, a commitment to common ground, and a laser focus on solving the challenges facing hardworking Americans.
“Their victories show that the New Dem approach – focused on reaching the middle majority of American voters who reject the extremes in favor of real solutions – wins in competitive states and in the elections that will shape the future of our country.
“As we near the crucial 2026 midterm elections, we are invigorated by their victories – and ready to deliver a Democratic House majority to return commonsense governance to Washington.”