The fundraising group for Democrats in the U.S. House today made electing
Heinrich was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red to Blue program following his “decisive victory in Tuesday’s Democratic primary,” according to a news release from the DCCC.
Heinrich is one of 12 candidates in the program.
“Martin Heinrich is a strong and principled leader committed to change. Martin has a proven record of raising the minimum wage, creating good jobs, cracking down on crime and protecting New Mexico’s environment,” DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen said in a news release. “The Red to Blue Program will give Martin the financial and structural edge to be even more competitive.”
Candidates in the program are given financial support and help with communications, research and strategy. In 2004, the program raised $7.5 million for 27 candidates across the nation. In 2006, it raised $22.6 million for 56 candidates.
Heinrich faces Republican Darren White in November.