Summary
A group of Democratic women known as "The Hell Cats," comprised of first-term lawmakers and congressional candidates who are military veterans, are campaigning to help Democrats regain control of the U.S. House in 2026. The group draws inspiration from an all-female Marine unit from World War I and aims to bring progressive change to the House. Democrats need to gain seats in the upcoming election to regain a majority in Congress.
Key Facts
- "The Hell Cats" is a group of Democratic women running for Congress, focusing on the 2026 elections.
- They include Maura Sullivan, Rebecca Bennett, Cait Conley, and JoAnna Mendoza, all military veterans.
- Sullivan has served in the Obama administration and is running in New Hampshire.
- Bennett is campaigning in New Jersey and has experience in healthcare leadership.
- Conley, with degrees from prestigious institutions, is running in New York.
- Mendoza, a veteran from a farmworker family, is campaigning in Arizona.
- The group's name honors the first all-female Marine unit from World War I.
- Democrats are aiming to regain control of the House, needing to gain three seats to achieve a majority.
