Centrist House Democrats Pick Leader as They Seek More Influence

Nov. 20, 2024, 10:45 AM UTC

A battle between two House Democrats on Wednesday will determine who leads the party’s large contingent of middle-of-the road members who could be more influential in message shaping after the disappointing 2024 election cycle.

House Democrats opted to keep their top leaders, but there’s a battle ahead as Reps. Brad Schneider (Ill.) and Sharice Davids (Kan.) face off to lead the New Democrat Coalition, a group of over 100 members that positions itself as the party’s pragmatic flank. The winner will replace Chairwoman Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) when she retires in January.

The coalition’s members and endorsed candidates won some of ...

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