House Dems size up 2028 Senate map after midterm landslide
Current and former House Democrats, flush with victory following their landslide midterm wins , are already looking at potential opportunities to run for Senate in 2028, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Democrats' 2026 romp — with wins in Texas, South Carolina, Kansas and possibly even Mississippi — has some party members reevaluating what were once considered impossible targets. A source close…
Dismayed by the 2028 Senate election landscape, House Democrats are scouting potential candidates for future races, according to multiple sources familiar with the party's deliberations. The party's midterms triumph, which included victories in Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, and possibly Mississippi, has sparked debates about long-held unattainable targets.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) is one such figure who has not ruled out a Senate bid, despite her focus on delivering tangible results amidst policy chaos. Kansas Democrat Sen. Jerry Moran's seat remains open after his defeat by Republican Rep. Adam Hamilton. In North Carolina, Rep. Don Davis is mulling over a Senate run against Republican Sen. Ted Budd, while former Rep. Wiley Nickel could consider the race if Attorney General Jeff Jackson does not.
North Carolina's Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, secured the state's other Senate seat with a substantial margin. Pennsylvania's Democratic field is vast, with Rep. Chris Deluzio and Rep. Susan Wild considering their next moves, citing factors like the party's shift towards centrism. Florida is another state under scrutiny, with Rep. Angie Nixon hinting at running against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, though party centrist elements are exploring other options.
Florida's Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Rep. Kathy Castor are also in the mix, with Castor's camp not commenting on the matter.
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