Overview

• The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced 26 Democratic-held House districts it plans to target in the 2026 midterm elections.
• NRCC Chair Richard Hudson emphasized that 13 of these districts were won by Donald Trump in the last presidential election, framing the midterms as an 'opportunity election' for Republicans.
• Key targets include Democratic incumbents from California, Florida, New York, Nevada, and Texas, among other states, with the NRCC aiming to expand the GOP's current 220-215 House majority.
• The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has its own 'Frontline Program' for vulnerable seats, though there is some overlap and divergence between the two parties' target lists.
• Republicans are focusing their messaging on characterizing Democrats as disconnected from voters, citing tax increases, child tax credit cuts, and government spending as key issues.