Overview
- In a memo, the committee listed pickup opportunities in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina and Ohio, and cited defenses in Michigan, Georgia and New Hampshire.
- Chair Kirsten Gillibrand voiced strong confidence about winning control and said recruiting continues in additional states, highlighting former Rep. Mary Peltola’s Alaska bid.
- The DSCC is helping Gov. Janet Mills raise money in Maine as she faces a primary against Graham Platner, drawing criticism from progressives including Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
- Democrats plan to center their pitch on lowering costs and protecting health care, while needing a net gain of four seats on a difficult map.
- Republicans argue Democratic primaries will bruise nominees and tout their own agenda, with NRSC leaders predicting they can expand their current majority.