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House Democrats Announce First Group of ‘Red to Blue’ Candidates
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee targets 12 challengers in GOP districts, aiming for a net gain of three House seats with strategic support ahead of midterms.
- On Monday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee named a dozen challengers to its inaugural Red to Blue program for the 2026 cycle.
- House Democrats need a net gain of three seats to win the majority in November, and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene said the roster aims to `fight for hardworking families`.
- The initial roster spans competitive battlegrounds from Arizona to Virginia, including Jonathan Nez and Chaz Molder challenging Eli Crane and Andy Ogles, plus Paige Cognetti and Janelle Stelson in Pennsylvania; Stelson fell within 5,000 votes in 2024 and earned Governor Josh Shapiro's endorsement.
- The vetting emphasized strong local support, organization, and fundraising, with the DCCC press release calling the Red to Blue program `highly competitive and battle tested` as candidates surpassed aggressive grassroots engagement goals.
- The chosen candidates will get strategic guidance and staff resources, training and fundraising support that could materially affect competitive races in key battleground states.
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Democrats name candidates to ‘Red to Blue’ initiative, aiming to flip GOP majority during midterms
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Democrats name candidates to 'Red to Blue' initiative, aiming to flip GOP majority during midterms
The DCCC has announced candidates it is supporting as part of its “Red to Blue" initiative as the Democratic Party aims to flip the House majority during the midterms.
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