News & Updates from the Blue Dogs

Today, the Blue Dog PAC announced its endorsement of six Democratic candidates running in the competitive districts that will determine next year’s House majority: Brian Poindexter in Ohio's 7th Congressional District, Zach Dembo in Kentucky's 6th, JoAnna Mendoza in Arizona's 6th, Leela Gray in Florida's 13th, Sam Forstag in Montana's 1st, and Blake Gendebien in New York's 21st. All six are competing in the places Democrats have to win – not just where Democrats already have the advantage.

WASHINGTON, D.C. Blue Dog PAC today announced its endorsement of Bale Dalton in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, pointing to his decades of service in uniform and commitment to leadership and the kind of country-first approach it takes to win in November. Dalton’s 24 Years of Military Service, National Security Leadership, and Record of Putting Country Over Politics Make Him the Right Choice for Central Florida.

Firefighter and Union Leader Advances as the Democratic Nominee to Flip One of the Nation’s Most Competitive SeatsWASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Dog PAC today congratulated Bob Brooks on his victory in the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, where the 20-year Bethlehem firefighter and union leader is now the party’s nominee to flip one of the most competitive seats in the country.

Today Blue Dog PAC Chair Adam Gray (CA-13) released the following statement after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added four Blue Dog PAC-endorsed candidates to its competitive Red to Blue program: Dr. Jasmeet Bains in CA-22, Bob Brooks in PA-07, Bobby Pulido in TX-15, and Johnny Garcia in TX-35.

D.C. Blue Dog PAC today announced its endorsement of Thien Ho in California’s 6th Congressional District, pointing to his record of keeping communities safe, enforcing the rule of law, and building the kind of broad coalition it takes to win in November.

Blue Dog PAC today announced its endorsement of Bob Brooks in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, pointing to his record of service in public safety and his lifelong commitment to putting the Lehigh Valley’s working families first.

Blue Dog PAC today announced its endorsement of Shannon Bird in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, pointing to her record of winning tough races, building coalitions, and delivering results. Bird was first elected to the Westminster City Council before winning a state House seat in 2018, which she has held through three re-elections. She has passed more than 300 bills into law over the past seven years and was recently named the most effective lawmaker in Colorado. Her ability to earn support from Republicans and independents reflects the kind of leadership that wins in competitive districts like Colorado’s 8th.

Blue Dog Co-Chair Marie Gluesenkamp Perez congratulated Jamie Ager tonight on his resounding primary win, propelling him forward to the general election in North Carolina’s 11th District where he will campaign focused on delivering real results for North Carolina families.

Blue Dog Co-Chair Marie Gluesenkamp Perez congratulated Bobby Pulido tonight on his decisive primary victory in the primary for Texas’ 15th Congressional District.

Blue Dog Co-Chair Marie Gluesenkamp Perez congratulated Jamie Ager tonight on his resounding primary win, propelling him forward to the general election in North Carolina’s 11th District where he will campaign focused on delivering real results for North Carolina families.