House Republicans Target 26 Vulnerable Democrats for 2026 Midterms

The NRCC has released an initial list of Democratic seats it aims to flip, focusing on districts Trump carried and incumbents viewed as out of touch.

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.