Democrats Target House Majority in 2026 Midterms
With an eye towards winning back the House in the 2026 midterm elections, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has identified a number of candidates for its “From Red to Blue” initiative.
The DCCC describes “Red to Blue” as a robust program that aids high-potential candidates with organizational and fundraising resources to enhance their campaign efforts. To qualify, candidates must demonstrate effective grassroots outreach, local backing, strong campaign organization, and meet specific fundraising targets.
Currently, Republicans have a slim majority in the House, holding 218 seats to the Democrats’ 214.
The DCCC’s recent announcement highlights candidates in districts held by twelve Republican incumbents, including:
- Rep. Eli Crane and Rep. Juan Siscomani (Arizona)
- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rep. Zach Nunn (Iowa)
- Rep. Bill Huizenga (Michigan)
- Rep. Chuck Edwards (Carolinas)
- Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. and Rep. Scott Perry (North Carolina)
- Rep. Andy Ogles (Tennessee)
- Rep. Rob Whitman and Rep. Jennifer Quiggans (Virginia)
- Rep. Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin)
Among those endorsed is former U.S. Representative Elaine Luria, who is campaigning in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District against Quiggans, the incumbent. Luria represented the district from 2019 until early 2023, losing to Quiggans in 2022.
Additionally, the DCCC is backing former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, where Republican Rep. Eli Crane is seeking re-election.
The release also names ten other candidates slated for support under the Red to Blue program.
DCCC Chairwoman Susan DelBene expressed confidence, stating, “House Democrats are on the offensive and poised to regain the majority thanks in large part to the strength of their candidates.”
“The candidates nominated for this first round of the Red to Blue program are all about fighting for everyday families, not the affluent donors backing the Republican agenda. Their focus is on lowering costs, healthcare affordability, and prioritizing people over the elite,” she added.
