Overview

• The Democratic National Committee, DCCC, and ASDC have initiated the 'People’s Town Halls' campaign targeting vulnerable Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
• Key Republican representatives targeted include Juan Ciscomani (AZ), Gabe Evans (CO), Anna Paulina Luna (FL), and others in swing districts.
• Sen. Bernie Sanders’s recent Midwest town hall tour, focused on opposing federal workforce reductions and billionaire influence, has inspired similar Democratic efforts.
• Republican leadership has advised members to avoid in-person town halls after viral confrontations with constituents over controversial policies, including federal budget cuts.
• Prominent Democrats like Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Maxwell Frost are stepping into GOP districts, arguing Republicans are avoiding accountability for unpopular decisions.