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Democrats Target 35 GOP Districts in Push to Retake House in 2026

The DCCC unveils a focused strategy to flip key Republican-held seats, leveraging voter discontent and launching robust fundraising efforts.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, hands the gavel to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in a customary nod to the peaceful transfer of power as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol on Jan. 3, 2025.
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Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is on the DCCC's initial list of targeted seats for 2026.

Overview

  • The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has announced plans to target 35 Republican-held House districts across 18 states for the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Democrats aim to achieve a net gain of three seats to reclaim the House majority, citing voter dissatisfaction with Republican policies on Medicaid, Social Security, and the economy.
  • The DCCC is launching dedicated fundraising pages and candidate support programs to bolster challengers in these districts, including six solidly Republican areas.
  • The targeted districts include 29 rated competitive by the Cook Political Report and others where GOP incumbents face controversies or are pursuing higher office.
  • DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene criticized House Republicans for policy missteps and alleged avoidance of public accountability, framing the 2026 elections as a referendum on GOP governance.