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GOP House scandals turn safe districts into battlegrounds

Several Republican House members are facing significant ethical challenges that could jeopardize their reelection bids in traditionally safe districts. Incumbents like Chuck Edwards, Max Miller, Cory Mills, and Andy Ogles are embroiled in various investigations and allegations, including sexual harassment, assault, financial misconduct, and campaign finance probes. These scandals are forcing Republicans to divert resources to defend seats that were previously considered secure, potentially opening up opportunities for Democratic candidates in the upcoming elections. AI

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GOP House scandals turn safe districts into battlegrounds

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

    House GOP scandals expand Democrats' 2026 map

    <p>Four scandal-plagued House Republicans whose seats should be gimmes for the GOP have instead turned their races into unexpected battlegrounds. <strong>Why it matters:</strong> These aren't districts you'd expect to be in play — Donald Trump carried all four comfortably in 2024…