House Oversight race reignites divide among Democrats on who should lead resistance

Published June 25, 2025 7:00am ET



The race for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight Committee opened up old wounds within the Democratic coalition, revealing that the party is not yet ready to fully embrace its loudest voices on the Left.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), dubbed a Democratic “star” on the Right for her headline-grabbing quotes and confrontations, came in last among four contenders in the race to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) for the high-profile committee position.

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