House Democratic campaign arm bullish on 2026 elections, adds four candidates to flagship program
The DCCC is expanding its flagship “Red to Blue” program for the third time since its launch by adding four Democratic candidates in competitive districts. It named former prosecutor Marni von Wilpert (California’s newly formed 48th), former NASA chief of staff Bale Dalton (Florida’s 7th), political organizer Denise Powell (Nebraska’s 2nd), and former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett (New Jersey’s 7th).
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene said the effort targets voters frustrated by costs and Republican promises, framing the new candidates as proven public servants aimed at helping Democrats regain the House.Von Wilpert and Powell are running in more Democratic-leaning open seats, while Dalton faces a likely Republican district matchup against Rep. Cory Mills, and Bennett is in a toss-up contest with Rep. Tom kean, whose health has kept him away from Congress and is still limiting details about his condition.The program now includes 24 candidates receiving extra support as Democrats seek House control in November.
House Democrats‘ campaign arm is expanding its flagship “Red to Blue” program for the third time since its launch, adding four Democratic candidates in competitive districts.
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.
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“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 house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic/” title=”White … Releases List of President Trump’s Accomplishments – And It Is Historic!”>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.
Dalton is in redder waters and is set to face embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL). The district is rated as likely Republican by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. Bennett is in a toss-up race against Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ), who has been absent from Congress for three months due to a medical issue.
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Few details have been shared by Kean’s office about his health. However, the congressman said in a Tuesday afternoon statement that he is “more energized than ever” to fight for the district and would “transition from virtual work to in-person work within a matter of weeks.”
With the inclusion of the four Democratic candidates, the Democratic program now boasts 24 candidates that the party is boosting with additional resources as it tries to win control of the House in November.
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