


Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) will continue to serve as the chairwoman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee after defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) handily on Tuesday.
A source in the room during leadership elections told the Washington Examiner that the tally results were 159 for Dingell and 59 for Crockett.
Crockett officially launched her challenge for DPCC chair on Nov. 15, not giving her much time to rally support among her fellow House Democrats — many who have established relationships with Dingell over the years.
Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), and Gwen Moore (D-WI), as well as Rep.-elect Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), gave nominating speeches for Dingell, while Crockett was the only one who spoke on her behalf, a source in the room confirmed.
Ahead of the DPCC election, Dingell told the Washington Examiner she reached out to every member of the Democratic caucus. A House Democrat said Dingell’s calls involved her asking how she can help and what members need from her moving forward.
Crockett’s challenge to Dingell signaled a new generation of House Democrats looking to bring fresh blood into the leadership, particularly after the 2024 election when many Democrats felt the party lacked effective messaging to get Vice President Kamala Harris elected.
Earlier Tuesday, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) won reelection as House Democrats’ leader. Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) also won reelection to their positions.
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