While running her reelection campaign, Frontline Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) is also seeking to be the next chair of the New Democrat Coalition. It’s a delicate balance to pull off, but Davids has been active in fundraising and campaigning to flip the House for Democrats.
We got an inside look at Davids’ campaign activity. Check it out:
— Davids has traversed the country to campaign for Democratic House candidates. This is especially important for the upcoming leadership election as newly elected New Dem members can vote for the next chair.
Davids has stumped for Eugene Vindman, who’s running to succeed outgoing Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), at the Virginia State Fair. She’s campaigned alongside Rebecca Cooke, who’s challenging Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), at the Ho-Chunk Nation Powwow.
Davids rallied with John Mannion in his race against Rep. Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.) and visited the Oneida Nation. In Pennsylvania, Davids fundraised with Janelle Stelson and Ashley Ehasz, who are challenging Reps. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) respectively.
This weekend, Davids campaigned for Tony Vargas in his race versus Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and knocked on doors with Lanon Baccam in his challenge against Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa).
— Davids has given or raised $504,000 for fellow New Dem Frontliners and New Dem-endorsed challengers.
— The Kansas Democrat has raised $1.26 million for the DCCC this cycle.
— A number of Davids’ staff members are helping out in key races in California, Pennsylvania and New York.
Davids is running against Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) to succeed Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) as head of the center-left caucus. As a Frontliner herself, Davids faces a reelection challenge from Republican Prasanth Reddy in her 3rd District seat. Davids is the heavy favorite to win and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter rates the race “likely Democratic.”
The Kansas Democrat first won election to the House in 2018 and currently serves as the New Dem vice chair for member services.
