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Watch live: House Democrats make their case as midterms draw closer

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the midterm cycle enters the final stretch. The press conference comes as Democrats wrestle with the GOP for control of Congress next year. The left has leaned heavily on messaging that counters President Trump’s agenda, from pushing back against...

Watch live: House Democrats make their case as midterms draw closer

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, both Republicans and Democrats are expanding their campaigns into deeply Republican states and districts. Georgia is a particular concern for Republicans, with Democrat Jon Ossoff challenging Republican nominee Mike Collins in a Senate race that was previously considered safe for the GOP. Collins' campaign dismisses claims that Republicans are pulling back, stating they have continued to invest in the race.

Nebraska and Kansas are also seeing unusual Republican spending in states that have not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. Republicans are addressing voter concerns over high fuel prices, and the Iran war is seen as hurting their political standing. Democrats are also targeting Republican-held districts, with 58 districts now considered tossups.

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