Overview

• Following NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson's advice, the majority of House Republicans have opted out of in-person town halls during the two-week recess, citing concerns over potential backlash.
• A handful of Republican lawmakers, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Byron Donalds, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, are exceptions, holding limited town halls with restricted attendance.
• Democrats are leveraging the absence of House Republicans by hosting numerous town halls in GOP districts, aiming to connect with constituents and critique Republican policies.
• Past viral incidents of Republican lawmakers facing hostile constituents at town halls have been a key factor in the GOP's decision to avoid in-person events.
• Democratic leaders argue that Republican lawmakers are neglecting their constituents, while some Republicans claim their avoidance is due to concerns over orchestrated disruptions.