2018 United States House of Representatives Democratic Caucus leadership election
A leadership election was held by the United States House of Representatives Democratic Caucus before the beginning of the 116th United States Congress on January 3, 2019. The election determined who will be nominated by the caucus for the speakership election as well as who would occupy other leadership positions within the House Democratic Caucus. The following positions were nominated or elected on November 29: Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, House Majority Leader, House Majority Whip, House Assistant Majority Leader, Democratic Caucus Chair, and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair, the Policy and Communications Committee's Chair and its three Co-Chairs, Junior Caucus Representative and Freshman Class Representative were elected the next day, and a third co-chair was added to the Steering and Policy Committee by the Leader.
Nominee for Speaker
Candidates
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Minority Leader and former and current Speaker[1]
This is a newly created position of the United States House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee which will rank above the three current co-chairs.
Candidates
Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee
^ a bMcPherson, Lindsey (July 17, 2018). "The House Democrats Considering Leadership Bids — So Far" – via www.rollcall.com.
^"Barbara Lee - Congresswoman for the 13th District of California". lee.house.gov.
^"Barbara Lee - Congresswoman for the 13th District of California". lee.house.gov.
^"Barbara Lee - Congresswoman for the 13th District of California". lee.house.gov.
^@JoaquinCastrotx (November 19, 2018). "Folks have asked where I stand on the main Democratic Caucus leadership races. My commitments: Speaker -…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"Congresswoman Barbara Lee Welcomes Endorsement from Congressman John Lewis | Barbara Lee - Congresswoman for the 13th District of California". lee.house.gov.
^Grim, Ryan (July 16, 2018). "Ro Khanna Says He'll Rally Support for Barbara Lee if She Makes Bid for Democratic Leadership". The Intercept.