In the last election, we contributed to 18 Democratic U.S. House candidates running in competitive races around the country.
According to Split Ticket, these candidates on average outperformed the top of the ticket by a massive 4.1% - accounting for 4 of the 10 districts where Democrats secured victories because of candidate quality.
What we have learned is that it’s not just about whether there are more Democrats or Republicans in a certain district. Candidate quality matters, and we can flip more seats from red to blue by picking candidates who fit working-class districts.
That means supporting candidates who come from working-class backgrounds like construction workers, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, janitors, restaurant servers, and veterans.
Blue Dogs are normal people in Congress who want to get sh*t done. We believe in freedom and we’re fighting to protect yours. We’re pro-America, pro-democracy, and working to pass fiscally responsible policies that benefit everyday, hard-working Americans.