Lois Frankel in the Mix to Lead DCCC

Despite being a freshman, U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., could be moving up the Democratic leadership ladder as her name emerges as a contender to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).

Roll Call reported on Tuesday that Frankel is a serious contender to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., in leading the DCCC, the Democratic Partys chief effort in recruiting new candidates, protecting incumbents and coordinating fundraising and campaign efforts.

I am focused right now on electing as many Democrats to Congress as possible for the 2014 cycle, Frankel told Roll Call. I will be honored to continue these efforts going forward in whatever capacity I can be most helpful.

But Frankel did not tell Roll Call that she wasnt interested in leading the DCCC. U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will choose the DCCC chair. Other names in contention include: U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., U.S. Rep, Joseph P. Kennedy, D-Mass., and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo.