DNC chair points to 2025 wins as a map out of the wilderness heading into midterms
Summary
Democrats are rebuilding after big losses in the 2024 elections won by President Trump and the GOP. Recent wins in states like New Jersey and Virginia have given the party hope, but they say more effort is needed to succeed in the 2026 midterms and reach a big win in 2028.Key Facts
- President Trump and Republicans won decisively in the 2024 elections.
- Democrats won governor races in New Jersey and Virginia by large margins in 2025.
- A Democrat lost a special House election in Tennessee by fewer points than last year, showing some improvement.
- Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the party is still rebuilding but feels encouraged by recent local wins.
- Martin believes Republican policies, like tariffs, have hurt some voter groups and lowered President Trump’s approval ratings.
- Democrats aim to focus on affordability and everyday economic issues in upcoming elections.
- Historically, the party not in the White House tends to do better in midterm elections.
- Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, which Democrats hope to flip in 2026 with small gains.
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