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DCCC Adds Three Candidates to Red-to-Blue Program

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Nurse Challenges Incumbent

On Sept. 15 2026, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Bill Hill, Will Lawrence and Mitchell Berman to its Red to Blue program.
The committee said the three selections represent community leaders—including fisherman Bill Hill—and will receive extra fundraising, organizing and staffing assistance.
Will Lawrence raised $1.2 million and had $383,000 cash on hand July 15.
Mitchell Berman, a nurse, is contesting Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st District, a toss-up.

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Arrest Sparks Criticism

On September 15, 2026, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Bill Hill, Will Lawrence, and Mitchell Berman to Red to Blue program.
Lawrence’s 2013 protest arrest and far-left remarks attracted criticism from centrist Democrats and Republicans, prompting him to stress law-and-order policies.
Candidate told Fox News he opposes defunding police and supports youth, mental-health, violence-intervention funding.
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene called the three ‘unbought, practical leaders’ able to win tough districts.

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Nurse Challenges Incumbent

On Sept. 15 2026, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Bill Hill, Will Lawrence and Mitchell Berman to its Red to Blue program.
The committee said the three selections represent community leaders—including fisherman Bill Hill—and will receive extra fundraising, organizing and staffing assistance.
Will Lawrence raised $1.2 million and had $383,000 cash on hand July 15.
Mitchell Berman, a nurse, is contesting Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st District, a toss-up.

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