Democrats aim to reclaim House majority by boosting eight ‘top-tier candidates’
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has added eight new candidates to its 'Red to Blue' program to bolster efforts to regain the House majority in the 2026 midterms. These candidates, from battleground states like Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, will receive enhanced fundraising and campaign support. The move comes amid Republican-led redistricting efforts in several states and shifting political dynamics favoring Democrats in recent polling.
- ▪The DCCC's 'Red to Blue' program supports competitive Democratic candidates in key midterm races with funding and campaign resources.
- ▪Republicans currently hold a five-seat House majority, but Democrats lead by five points among registered voters as the preferred midterm party.
- ▪Redistricting in states like Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act could impact election outcomes.
- ▪Among the endorsed candidates are Bobby Pulido, a Grammy-winning singer from Texas, and Marlene Galan-Woods, a former Republican in Arizona.
- ▪The DCCC has now endorsed 20 candidates across 12 states, with several facing contested Democratic primaries.
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Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate for Texas, speaks in Edinburg, Texas on 27 February 2026. Photograph: Gabriel V Cardenas/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate for Texas, speaks in Edinburg, Texas on 27 February 2026. Photograph: Gabriel V Cardenas/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesDemocratsDemocrats aim to reclaim House majority by boosting eight ‘top-tier candidates’Candidates will get funding for midterm races in battleground states, amid Republican push to revise voting maps Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Cate Brown in WashingtonMon 4 May 2026 11.50 EDTLast modified on Mon 4 May 2026 11.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDemocratic officials added eight new…
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