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House Democrats add Trump-won districts to 2026 midterm target list

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House Democrats have expanded their target list for the 2026 midterm elections to include a dozen districts previously won by President Trump. This move is intended to signal confidence in competing in traditionally Republican areas, though Republicans dismiss it as unrealistic. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) now considers 59 districts as potentially competitive, with Trump's margins in these new additions ranging from 10 to 21 percentage points. AI

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House Democrats add Trump-won districts to 2026 midterm target list

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    House Democrats pack 2026 target list with more Trump-won seats

    <div>Data: The Downballot, Dave's Redistricting Atlas, The Texas Tribune; Table: Andrew Solender/Axios</div><p>House Democrats' campaign arm announced Wednesday it is adding a dozen districts that President Trump won handily in 2024 to their <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04…

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