The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Thursday it was adding former prosecutor Marni von Wilpert in California’s 48th District, former NASA chief of staff Bale Dalton in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, political organizer Denise Powell in Nebraska’s 2nd District, and former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett in New Jersey’s 7th District to the program. “Rising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare have become a regular reminder of House Republicans’ broken promises,” said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene.
“Voters are eager for new leaders who will put them first, not DC party bosses,” DelBene continued. “This latest class of Red to Blue candidates are proven fighters and trusted public servants who put country over party. They are running to lower costs, tackle corruption, deliver for hardworking families, and will be critical to helping House Democrats take back the majority in November.”
Both Von Wilpert and Powell are running in open districts that lean Democratic. Von Wilpert is running against Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond in California’s newly formed 48th District. The district is held by retiring Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). Powell, meanwhile, is set to face Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding for retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE) seat.
