House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
As the midterm elections approach 90 days away, House Democrats are actively targeting 12 additional Republican-held congressional districts in their efforts to gain control of the House. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) expanded its list of potential flip opportunities, bringing the total number of GOP districts they aim to target to 58.
The new targets include seats held by Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Jeff Hurd of North Carolina, and Richard Hudson of North Carolina, who chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). Other seats on the DCCC's list are held by Reps. French Hill of Arkansas, the influential chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and Victoria Spartz of Indiana.
DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene stated that the expanded map reflects a favorable political environment for Democrats, citing recent polling and voter enthusiasm. However, Mike Marinella, a spokesperson for the NRCC, argued that the DCCC's decision to add these districts demonstrates a lack of understanding of the situation on the ground.
The DCCC's target list now spans over two dozen states, ranging from battleground suburban seats to districts that President Trump carried comfortably in 2024. The NRCC, in contrast, is targeting 36 districts, including several redrawn districts in Texas, Missouri, Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana.
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