News: Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), the No. 3 House Democrat, has brought in $3 million in dues for DCCC during the members’ dues drive he led in the run-up to November.
Aguilar has donated and raised more than $30 million for members, candidates and the Democratic Party this cycle, according to a person familiar with his operation.
On the road, Aguilar has traveled to 19 states to campaign for Democratic candidates. Aguilar has stopped in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.
Altogether, the House Democratic Caucus chair has attended over 200 campaign events to support the DCCC, House Majority PAC, members and candidates this cycle.
Along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Whip Katherine Clark, Aguilar is the most junior member of the “New Three” — the House Democratic leadership trio that replaced Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn in 2023.
If Democrats win the House, Aguilar would very likely move up to House majority whip.
Aguilar is especially well-versed in the swing seats in California that Democrats are targeting to win back the House. As we’ve reported, the Golden State will be crucial to control of the majority thanks to the plethora of House Republicans representing seats that President Joe Biden won in 2020.
— Max Cohen
