Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will againThis election hasn’t been a battle of ideas – it’s been a narcissistic and self-damaging clash of personalitiesHouse Democrats are targeting traditionally safe Republican congressional districts to narrow GOP majorities or pull off unexpected upsets in the upcoming elections. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene stated the party is expanding into Trump terrain, while Republican leaders dismissed the campaign strategy as unrealistic. Key open contests include Kentucky's 6th District, where Democrat Zach Dembo faces Trump-backed Ralph Alvarado, and Nevada's 2nd District, featuring Teresa Benitez-Thompson against David Flippo. Democrats are also focusing on South Carolina's 1st District following Rep. Nancy Mace's primary departure, as well as Texas's newly redrawn 35th District. While these races remain uphill battles, strong Democratic performances in these GOP strongholds would signal a major national political shift. In fullCan Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
House Democrats target key GOP strongholds in battle for congressional control
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will againThis election hasn’t been a battle of ideas – it’s been a narcissistic and self-damaging clash of personalitiesHouse Democrats are targeting traditionally safe Republican congressional districts to narrow GOP majorities or pull off unexpected upsets in the upcoming elections. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene stated the party is expanding into Trump terrain, while Republican leaders dismissed the campaign strategy as unrealistic. Key open contests include Kentucky's 6th District, where Democrat Zach Dembo faces Trump-backed Ralph Alvarado, and Nevada's 2nd District, featuring Teresa Benitez-Thompson against David Flippo. Democrats are also focusing on South Carolina's 1st District following Rep. Nancy Mace's primary departure, as well as Texas's newly redrawn 35th District. While these races remain uphill battles, strong Democratic performances in these GOP strongholds would signal a major national political shift. In fullCan Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
