House Democrats pack 2026 target list with more Trump-won seats
Summary
House Democrats added 12 districts won by President Trump in 2024 to their list of places they want to compete in the 2026 midterm elections. The Democratic campaign group says this shows their confidence, while Republicans disagree and say the idea is unrealistic.Key Facts
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added 12 Trump-won districts to their "Districts in Play" list.
- The list now includes 59 districts where Democrats believe they have a chance to compete.
- These new districts were won by President Trump by 10 to 21 percentage points in 2024.
- One notable district added is North Carolina's 9th, where a Democratic challenge is underway.
- The DCCC does not plan to spend large amounts of money on all 59 districts; the actual focus will be smaller.
- Democrats cite polling that shows them leading Congress nationally by 8 points.
- Republicans question the competitiveness of these districts and criticize the Democrats’ strategy.
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