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Scalise targets 225 House seats for GOP in midterm elections

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise believes Republicans can achieve a significant victory in the upcoming midterm elections, potentially securing 225 seats. He emphasizes the need to drive voter enthusiasm by framing the election as a contrast between parties. Despite historical trends and current polling data suggesting a challenging environment for Republicans, Scalise remains optimistic about their chances in key battleground districts. AI

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Scalise targets 225 House seats for GOP in midterm elections

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Hans Nichols ·

    Exclusive: Scalise puts GOP high-water mark at 225 House seats

    <p>House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) is staring at a scary political environment for Republicans and claiming to see something very different: <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/19/republicans-midterms-hate-election" target="_blank">a path to 225 seats</a>.</p><p><s…

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