News: The DCCC’s target list for the midterms features 35 House Republicans, an expansive map that underscores Democrats’ growing optimism heading into 2026.
Of the 35 GOP lawmakers, only three represent districts that former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024. But the DCCC is encouraged by dramatic overperformances from special election candidates in deep-red Florida and what Democrats see as Republicans’ “wildly unpopular agenda.”
Check out all the Republicans on the DCCC list here.
Nine of these targets stood out to us, given they were listed as “solid Republican” by the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter: Reps. Cory Mills (Fla.), Maria Elvira Salazar (Fla.), Ashley Hinson (Iowa), Andy Barr (Ky.), Ann Wagner (Mo.), Max Miller (Ohio), Mike Turner (Ohio), Mike Carey (Ohio) and Andy Ogles (Tenn.).
Another note: Cook rates Reps. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.), Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) and Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) as “likely Republican” seats, meaning they’re in play next year. But none are on this DCCC list.
Other campaign news: Republican Joe Males, a Marine veteran and Hemet city councilmember, is announcing his run in California’s 25th District against Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.). While Ruiz won by double digits last cycle, the district shifted heavily toward Trump, who won 48% of the vote in the district.
