Chris Van Hollen

Elwyn Tinklenberg has been added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red to Blue list of targeted House races. The DCCC list now includes 63 candidates across the country, including Third Congressional District challenger Ashwin Madia.

“El Tinklenberg has worked hard to make his race competitive, and he’s moving into position to win,” said DCCC chairman Chris Van Hollen in a statement announcing the decision. “With a solid campaign organization and strong momentum in the district, El Tinklenberg has proven that he has what it takes to defeat Rep. Michele Bachmann.”

In another sign that the Third Congressional District race will receive considerable national attention, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman Chris Van Hollen (pictured) will be in the Twin Cites next week to campaign for Ashwin Madia. The third-term Maryland legislator will be holding a press conference at the Capitol and appearing at fundraising events for [...]