Democratic Party Faces Challenges Over Aging Leadership and Future Direction
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House Democrats are preparing for a caucus election on June 24 to select a new ranking member for the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, following the death of Rep. Gerry Connolly. The race features four candidates—Reps. Jasmine Crockett, Stephen Lynch, Kweisi Mfume, and Robert Garcia—and is expected to be competitive, testing the party's adherence to seniority and willingness to promote younger members.
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