WASHINGTON, D.C. – The New Democrat Coalition Action Fund proudly celebrates the critical primary victories on Tuesday of two moderate, mainstream, NewDem-backed candidates in competitive Maryland House races. NDAF Watch List candidates Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Heather Mizeur (MD-01) will advance to the general election, where Heather will face incumbent, right-wing extremist Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01).
Tuesday's victories showed that the key to holding and growing our Democratic House Majority this fall will be supporting centrist, common sense candidates who are committed to working with anyone willing to join together to deliver for the American people.
“Glenn Ivey and Heather Mizeur's decisive Democratic primary victories last night further demonstrate that the American people want pragmatic, solutions-oriented representatives who are laser-focused on strengthening the economy so everyone has the opportunity to succeed,” said New Democrat Coalition Action Fund Chair Brad Schneider. “That’s what NewDems are committed to doing, and that’s what Glenn and Heather will do when they get to Congress.”
“While Andy Harris continued to disgrace himself and embarrass his constituents, I spent over a year traveling the district, listening to voters, and writing a comprehensive plan to get the First District economy back on track,” said Heather Mizeur (MD-01). “Being the nominee to represent this beautiful district is one of the greatest honors of my life. Folks from the Eastern Shore, Harford and Baltimore counties deserve dignified leadership that turns down the partisan rhetoric and turns up the problem-solving, and with me, that’s what they’ll get.”
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The New Democrat Coalition is the largest ideological caucus amongst House Democrats, counting more than forty percent of the caucus as members. The 99 NewDems represent a central core of the Democratic Party and advocate within Congress, and the party as a whole, for innovative approaches and constructive solutions to move America forward. Formed by Members of the New Democrat Coalition, the NewDem Action Fund helps re-elect NewDems and elect new, like-minded leaders who can help develop a positive policy agenda and message.