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Blue Dog Coalition

The Blue Dog Coalition, commonly known as the Blue Dogs or Blue Dog Democrats, is a caucus of moderate members from the Democratic Party in the United States House of Representatives.[5][6] The caucus was founded as a group of conservative Democrats in 1995 in response to defeats in the 1994 elections. Historically, the Blue Dog Coalition has been fiscally and socially conservative, representing the center-right in the Democratic Party.[7][8][4] At its peak in 2009, the Blue Dog Coalition numbered 54 members.[9]

"Blue Dogs" redirects here. For the American band formed in 1987, see The Blue Dogs (band).

Blue Dog Coalition

Jared Golden (Administration)
Mary Peltola (Policy)
Marie Pérez (Communications)

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In the late 2010s and early 2020s, the Coalition's focus shifted towards ideological centrism and pragmatic, constituency-based politics;[2][1][10] however, the Coalition maintained an emphasis on fiscal responsibility.[11] The Blue Dog Coalition remains the most conservative grouping of Democrats in the House.[9] As of 2024, the caucus has eleven members.[12]

Representative from AK-AL

Mary Peltola

Alaska


California


Georgia


Maine


New Jersey


North Carolina


Texas


Washington

Congressional Progressive Caucus

Factions in the Democratic Party

New Democrat Coalition

Republican Main Street Partnership

Republican Governance Group

Problem Solvers Caucus

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Official website

 – video report by Democracy Now!

Right-Leaning "Blue Dogs" Lose Seats in 2010 Election