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Democrats Target 35 GOP Seats in 2026 Midterms to Reclaim House

House Democrats unveil an aggressive strategy to flip Republican-held districts, while Republicans ramp up fundraising led by President Trump.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott with reporters at the White House on March 20, 2025.
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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Overview

  • The Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) released a list of 35 Republican-held districts it aims to flip in the 2026 midterm elections.
  • DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene criticized Republican policies, citing economic challenges, proposed Medicaid cuts, and ties to Trump and Elon Musk as key vulnerabilities.
  • The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has targeted 26 Democrat-held seats, highlighting the partisan battle for control of the House.
  • President Donald Trump is actively fundraising for the NRCC, with a major event expected to raise at least $10 million to defend the GOP's slim majority.
  • Both parties are focusing on swing districts and vulnerable incumbents, with Democrats launching nominee funding pages and ramping up candidate recruitment efforts.