Overview

• Crockett formally launched her bid on June 3 to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
• She is one of four candidates—alongside Reps. Stephen Lynch, Robert Garcia and Kweisi Mfume—competing in a caucus vote scheduled for June 24.
• Crockett has pledged to open an impeachment inquiry into President Trump if she secures the ranking member post and Democrats reclaim the House majority.
• Her campaign frames her as a fresh face ready to expose alleged “chaos under Trump 2.0” and present oversight findings directly to the public.
• Contenders will be vetted by the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee before the caucus determines the new ranking member.