Overview

• Robert Garcia secured 150 votes to Stephen Lynch’s 63 in a closed caucus ballot to become the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
• Democratic leaders had overwhelmingly recommended Garcia in a Steering and Policy Committee vote the night before the full caucus election.
• Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Kweisi Mfume withdrew after the party panel recommendation, leaving Garcia to face only Lynch in the final vote.
• Lawmakers highlighted Garcia’s management experience as former Long Beach mayor and noted his endorsements from the Congressional Hispanic, Progressive and Equality Caucuses.
• As ranking member, Garcia will shape the minority’s investigative agenda and could assume the committee gavel if Democrats regain House control.