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Daily Archives: December 20th, 2022

House Democrats choose the PNW’s own Suzan DelBene as the next DCCC chair

Excerpt: The DCCC, the arm of the House Democratic caucus responsible for candidate recruitment, candidate support, and electioneering operations against Republican candidates, will be focused on trying to reclaim a majority in 2024 after Republicans narrowly flipped control of the chamber in the midterms.
Published at:8:40 PM on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Democrats champion “porcupine” strategy to keep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Congress

Excerpt: Gluesenkamp Perez faces an overarching task. She needs to secure reelection to continue representing Southwest Washington. Upset winners have targets on their backs when they seek a second term. Being proactive is the key to survival.
Published at:3:37 PM on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
Written by:Joel Connelly
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s victory confirmed, recount requested by Joe Kent changes little

Excerpt: The recount, which involved seven counties, added five votes to Kent's tally and nine votes to Gluesenkamp Perez's tally. At certification, Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez led by 2,629 votes out of 319,759 total votes cast in the district.
Published at:2:50 PM on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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