Majority Democrats Announce Nine New State and Local Members

State and Local Leaders From Across America Commit to Reshaping, Rebranding Party

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Majority Democrats Chair Jake Auchincloss announced that nine new state and local elected leaders from across America have been added as members of Majority Democrats:

“Across the country, Majority Democrats at every level of government are stepping up as the next generation of leaders. Today we’re proud to welcome nine new state and local officials who represent the kind of forward-looking, results-oriented politics that will help us build a durable majority. These elected officials come from every corner of the country, with different profiles and policy priorities, but they share a proven history of winning tough races and delivering for their communities.

“With these new additions, Majority Democrats continues to redefine the Democratic Party by elevating talented, courageous leaders who are grounded in their communities, and committed to building a new and lasting majority. As we focus on winning in 2026 and 2028, Majority Democrats will be at the vanguard of rebuilding trust with voters, not just for the coming elections but for the renewal of our politics, our party, and our country.” 

The new Majority Democrats state and local leaders include: 

• Mayor Justin Bibb — Cleveland, Ohio.
• Senator Grant Hauschild — Minnesota’s 3rd Senate District. 
• Mayor Eileen Higgins — Miami, Florida. 
• Attorney General Jeff Jackson — North Carolina. 
• Mayor Cavalier Johnson — Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 
• Mayor Matt Mahan — San Jose, California. 
• Mayor Lauren McLean — Boise, Idaho. 
• Mayor Zeb Smathers — Canton, North Carolina. 
• Delegate Kayla Young — West Virginia’s 56th House District. 

Majority Democrats is a new organization committed to reshaping and growing the Democratic Party so that it can compete everywhere and deliver concrete wins for the American people. From city halls to Congress, coast to coast, Majority Democrats consistently outperform the Democratic Party as a whole. They are the next generation of Democratic leaders—willing to challenge the establishment and break with party orthodoxy. They understand what matters to their communities and know how to win, especially in the places where Democrats underperform. A full list of Majority Democrats can be found here.