Connolly Launches Bid to Succeed Raskin as Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee
The Virginia Democrat, who represents a district with many federal workers, vows to protect their jobs from those aiming to trim government.
FILE - Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., questions witnesses during the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of Washington, March 29, 2023. Connolly said on Monday, May 15, that a man with a baseball bat walked into his Fairfax office, asked for him, and then assaulted two members of his staff. Fairfax City Police in northern Virginia said in a tweet that a suspect is in custody and, the victims are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening. AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced on Dec. 3 that he is running to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
If elected, he would succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who is running to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee against the incumbent, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). The Republicans, as the majority, hold committee chairmanships.
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