Democratic House and Caucus Leadership
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader
Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for two 110th and 111th Congress. She will lead the 112th Congress as the Democratic Leader to work for a common good to strengthen America's future.
In 2007, Nancy Pelosi took a historic step forward, becoming the first female in history to be sworn in as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Rep. Steve Israel, Committee Chair
Representative Steve Israel (D – NY) is the Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. During the 2010 cycle, Israel served as the DCCC’s National Recruitment Chairman, meeting with potential candidates from across the country and recruiting candidates for several successful special elections. Israel was a key player in the special election successes in NY-20 and NY-23, recruiting top-notch candidates and helping guide them to victory.
In announcing his appointment, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Israel’s “practical experience in running and winning in difficult districts will provide critical leadership for Democrats to regain the majority in 2012.” And the New York Times said Israel “has built a reputation for being a prolific fund-raiser.”
Israel has distinguished himself as a national leader on green energy job creation, a defender of civil and human rights, and an advocate for middle class families. Newsday has called Israel a “rising star” and recently described him as “a strong legislator” and “a principled public servant.”
Israel lives in Dix Hills, NY and represents New York's 2nd Congressional District, including the Long Island communities of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Smithtown and Oyster Bay. He was first elected to Congress in 2000.
DCCC Leadership Roles
Rep. Allyson Schwartz, National Chair for Recruiting and Candidate Services
After an impressive start to 2012 recruiting, Schwartz’s responsibilities are expanding to include both identifying and recruiting top notch candidates, and also making sure that our candidates are well prepared for an aggressive 2012 campaign. Previously, Schwartz has chaired Red-to-Blue (2010), Women LEAD (2008, 2010), and served on the recruiting committee (2010).
Rep. Jim Himes, Frontline Program Chair
Representative Jim Himes will chair the DCCC’s successful Frontline Program, in addition to his duties as co-chair of the Business Council. Representative Himes was a Member of the Frontline Program last cycle and understands what it takes for an incumbent to win a challenging district in a difficult political environment.
Rep. Donna Edwards, Red to Blue Program Chair
Representative Donna Edwards will chair the DCCC’s successful Red to Blue Program, in addition to her duties on the recruiting committee. Edwards served on the 2010 recruiting committees (2010) and has worked with Democratic Members and candidates on their progressive outreach and fundraising plans.
Rep. Jared Polis, Red to Blue Program Chair
Representative Jared Polis will chair the DCCC's successful Red to Blue Program, in addition to his duties on the recruiting committee. Polis has worked with the DCCC and Democratic Members and candidates on their technology as well as LGBT outreach and fundraising plans.
Rep. Karen Bass, Women LEAD Co-Chair
The DCCC's Women's LEAD program is designed to engage women in the democratic process and build a network of people around the country dedicated to electing more women to the House of Representatives. Karen Bass made history when the California Assembly elected her to be its 67th Speaker, catapulting her to become the first African American woman in the country to serve in this powerful state legislative role. In 2010, Bass was elected to the U.S. House to succeed retiring U.S. Representative Diane Watson.
Rep. Jackie Speier, Women LEAD Co-Chair
In eighteen years in the California State Assembly and Senate, Jackie Speier authored more than 300 bills that were signed into law by both Democratic and Republican Governors. Jackie Speier was sworn into Congress on April 10, 2008 to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Tom Lantos and was reelected to Congress in 2010.
Rep. Joe Crowley, DCCC National Finance Chair
Rep. Joe Crowley has served the people of the Bronx and Queens since 1998. He is also a Chief Deputy Whip in the Democratic leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives and the National Finance Chair at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee – both of which are key positions that allow him to help advance the party’s legislative priorities and elect Democrats to office.
Additional House Democratic Leadership for the 111th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip
Rep. James Clyburn, Assistant to the Democratic Leader
Democratic Caucus Leadership
Rep. John Larson, Democratic Caucus Chair
Rep. Xavier Becerra, Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair
Additional House Democratic Leadership for the 111th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip
Rep. James Clyburn, Assistant to the Democratic Leader
Additional DCCC Leadership
Rep. Joe Crowley,DCCC National Finance Chair
Rep. Keith Ellison, DCCC National Community Outreach Chair
Rep. Pedro Pierluisi, DCCC National Community Mobilization Chair
Rep. Xavier Becerra, DCCC Native American Council Co-Chair
Rep. John Carney, DCCC Business Council Co-Chair
Rep. Henry Cuellar, DCCC Latino Council Co-Chair
Rep. Ted Deutch, DCCC Jewish Outreach Council Co-Chair
Rep. Norm Dicks, DCCC Defense Council Chair
Rep. Barney Frank, DCCC GLBT Council Honorary Chair
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, DCCC New Americans Council Chair and New Majority Council Chair
Rep. George Miller, DCCC Labor Council Honorary Chair
Rep. Richard Neal, DCCC Business Council Co-Chair
Rep. Linda Sanchez, DCCC Labor Council Co-Chair and Latino Council Co-Chair
Rep. Adam Schiff, DCCC Jewish Outreach Council Co-Chair
Rep. Betty Sutton, DCCC Labor Council Co-Chair
Rep. Tim Walz, DCCC Native American Council Co-Chair
