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Leighton N.
Huch

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORNew Democrat Coalition

Deputy Executive Director of the New Democrat Coalition, a center-left House Democratic caucus of 115+ pragmatic Democrats focused on pro-growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies. Previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Operations for U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a New Democrat. Brings more than five years of policy experience in legislative leadership and policy development. Also worked at Signal Group as Manager providing strategic support on legislative and regulatory issues, and at McBee Strategic Consulting advising corporations and trade associations.

Last year's salary

$122,972

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

8.3y

7 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$731,456

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
House
Oct 1, 2023 to Present
POLICY DIRECTOR
House
Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR POLICY AND OPER
Office of Representative Cheri Bustos
forDCheri Bustos · Democratic · Illinois 17th District
House
Jan 1, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Cheri Bustos
forDCheri Bustos · Democratic · Illinois 17th District
House
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Office of Representative Cheri Bustos
forDCheri Bustos · Democratic · Illinois 17th District
House
Nov 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Cheri Bustos
forDCheri Bustos · Democratic · Illinois 17th District
House
Aug 1, 2018 to Oct 31, 2019
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative Cheri Bustos
forDCheri Bustos · Democratic · Illinois 17th District
House
Sep 5, 2017 to Jul 31, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Operations
Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos
Manager
Signal Group
Consultant
McBee Strategic Consulting
Regional Representative and Mentor
Debate Mate
Research Assistant
University of Chicago - Gary Becker Milton Friedman Institute of Research

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

No disclosed trips yet.