Overview

• House Democrats will choose a new ranking member for the Oversight Committee on June 24 to fill the vacancy left by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.
• Rep. Robert Garcia has secured the endorsement of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, while the Congressional Black Caucus is withholding its backing due to having two members, Jasmine Crockett and Kweisi Mfume, in the race.
• Jasmine Crockett and Robert Garcia are campaigning as representatives of a younger, more diverse cohort aiming to expand the party’s reach beyond its coastal base.
• Stephen Lynch and Kweisi Mfume are highlighting their seniority and committee experience as essential for effective investigations.
• The new ranking member will shape Democratic oversight strategy and messaging against President Trump heading into the 2026 midterm elections.