Rep. Neguse Elected to Lead House Democrats’ Messaging Arm

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chairman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, or DPCC. In a statement, Congressman Neguse said: 

“I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues for giving me the opportunity and the privilege to serve as Chair of the DPCC in the 118th Congress. I look forward to working with every member of our incredible Caucus as we continue our work to put people over politics and deliver real results for the American people.

“The task ahead for our Caucus, and indeed, for our country, is a momentous one. But while we know the next Congress will bring new challenges, I remain more hopeful than ever in House Democrats’ ability to build a more hopeful future for our country, and I’m excited about the opportunity to communicate our work towards that end – and why it matters – to the American people. 

“I look forward to working alongside Leader Jeffries, Whip Clark, Chair Aguilar, and our entire leadership team in the 118th Congress, and am excited to get to work and hit the ground running.”

Background

Congressman Joe Neguse was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the first African-American member of Congress in Colorado history. Congressman Neguse, who was just 34 at the time, was selected to serve as Co-Freshman Representative to Leadership, representing first-term members at the leadership table. In the 117th Congress, Congressman Neguse was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as a DPCC Co-Chair. In addition, he served as the DCCC Recruitment and Red-to-Blue Co-Chair. Congressman Neguse’s historic election to DPCC Chair will make him the most senior member from Colorado at the House leadership table in 85 years. 

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