WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund is excited to announce its endorsement of Lanon Baccam (IA-03), Laura Gillen (NY-04), and Michelle Vallejo (TX-15) for Congress. Each of these candidates will prepare to take on incumbent Republicans who have aligned themselves with the far-right fringes of Congress.
“I am confident that Lanon Baccam, Laura Gillen, and Michelle Vallejo will win their red-to-blue races, which are critical pickup opportunities in different corners of the country, ” said New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02). “In Congress, House Republicans have failed to lead and serve the American people on every level. Each of these talented, battle-tested, and impressive candidates have track records of giving back to their communities. We need to take back the House from far-right extremists, and that starts with these three candidates. When Lanon, Laura, and Michelle get to Congress, NewDems look forward to working with them to lower costs for hardworking families and deliver common sense solutions to America’s greatest challenges.”
“From joining the Army at 17 years old, to deploying to Afghanistan as combat engineer, to delivering on bipartisan, historic investments in our rural communities during my time at USDA – my life has been defined by service to our community,” said Lanon Baccam (IA-03). I’m proud to have NewDems behind my campaign to flip Iowa’s 3rd district, restore leadership in Washington, and deliver results for Iowans.”
“Long Island is integral to Democrats winning back the House, and New Dems is a critical partner in making sure we flip New York’s Fourth Congressional District blue— so Congress can get back to governing and delivering for the American people,” said Laura Gillen (NY-04). “While my opponent, Anthony D’Esposito, caves to partisanship on border security, abortion rights, and public safety, I’m running for Congress to work across the aisle to get things done. I’m honored to receive NewDems’ support.”
“We need leaders from our frontera who will get to work and fight for our American Dream in Congress,” said Michelle Vallejo (TX-15). "As a small business owner, I've spent my career working with people of all backgrounds to achieve results. I'm proud to have the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund and look forward to working together to lower costs for families, increase access to affordable healthcare, protect Social Security and Medicare, find solutions to secure our border, and defend a woman's right to make her own private medical decisions."
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