The Red to Blue program supports Democratic congressional candidates running against incumbent Republicans or seeking open seats in traditionally Republican communities. Candidates must meet certain criteria and are eligible for extra funding, strategy sessions, and communications support from the DCCC. The program highlights candidates in DCCC materials and on their website, and candidates may refer to the program in their campaign materials. The list of Red to Blue candidates can be found on the DCCC website or obtained by calling the DCCC or activist organizations.
The Red to Blue program is a program sponsored by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), with the goal of supporting targeted political campaigns for maximum effect on American politics. As the name suggests, the Red to Blue program focuses on Democratic congressional candidates running against incumbent Republicans or seeking open seats in traditionally Republican communities. During each election cycle, a specific group of candidates is selected by the DCCC and heavily promoted under the program in the hope that this will secure their seats.
To be chosen for the Red to Blue program, a candidate must meet several criteria. He or she must have a clear and articulated agenda that strongly supports middle-class values and genuine political change, and the candidate must also demonstrate fundraising power. Additionally, the DCCC takes into consideration past election results and available statistical information to decide which candidates would best benefit from support; in some areas, for example, a Democratic candidate is unlikely to win no matter what, so it’s best to focus on a region where the race will be tight.
When candidates are selected, they are eligible for extra funding, strategy sessions, and communications support from the DCCC. These Democrats often benefit greatly from their support, as the DCCC reaches out to Democrats and democratically-minded voters across the United States. In traditionally Democratic regions, such as the San Francisco Bay Area, activists may choose to donate money to Red to Blue candidates anywhere in the United States, thus contributing to elections in a way that could make a real difference and benefiting an otherwise unknown candidate.
Red to Blue program candidates are highlighted in DCCC materials and on their website, and DCCC also works with other political organizations to spotlight its chosen candidates. Candidates themselves may also refer to the Red to Blue program in their campaign materials, with some fellow politicians promoting on the program in order to expose as many people as possible to their chosen candidates; given restrictions on political donations to individual candidates, this is often appreciated by fellow candidates in the program.
In each election cycle, the list of Red to Blue candidates can be found on the DCCC website, or can be obtained by calling the DCCC directly. For people who work with activist organizations that are aligned with democratic values, these groups may also have a list of Red to Blue candidates, along with advice on how to allocate donations, for those with limited funds to offer.
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