Rep. Gabe Vasquez Elected Vice Chair for Policy of New Democrat Coalition
Vasquez Earns Policy Leadership Role at Helm of Largest Democratic Ideological Caucus in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 10, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he will serve as the Vice Chair for Policy of the New Democrat Coalition, the largest ideological caucus of Congressional Democrats, for the 120th Congress.
“I am honored to be elected as Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, helping direct our party toward the clear goals the American people expect us to deliver on. We must end the Iran war, lower costs, fix our immigration system, and combat corruption in D.C. This coalition has the power to do that,” said Vasquez. “The New Democrat Coalition will play a key role in the next Congress because of its commonsense, practical approach to governing. And in a majority won overwhelmingly on that commonsense message, this caucus will drive policy through Congress that will make life better for hardworking American families in New Mexico and across the country.”
“I want to thank my colleagues for their confidence in me, and I’m looking forward to working with them and anyone who will join us to make life better for the American people,” Vasquez concluded.
During the 119th Congress, Rep. Vasquez served as the Chair of the Immigration & Border Security Working Group for the New Democrat Coalition. This Congress, he will take on a larger role leading commonsense Democrats in Congress forward to deliver on the clear message from the election.
The New Democrat Coalition will welcome at least 40 new members in the 120th Congress, growing the coalition to 140+ Members in the 120th Congress (up from 114 in the 119th Congress). This is the largest the Coalition has ever been in its 30-year history.
In addition to Rep. Vasquez, the incoming New Democrat Coalition leadership team includes:
- Chair: Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
- Vice Chair for Communications: Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
- Vice Chair for Member Services: Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01)
- Vice Chair for Outreach: Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08)
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