NRCC Targets 26 Democrats for 2026 Midterms

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has released a list of 26 House Democrats it plans to target in the 2026 midterm elections with the aim of expanding the GOP's fragile majority. Among the targeted Democrats are Reps. Josh Harder, Adam Gray, and Derek Tran from California, and Reps. Dina Titus and Susie Lee from Nevada, representing swing states and districts that supported Donald Trump in the last election. NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson asserts that these Democrats are out of touch with American voters, positioning Republicans as being 'on offense' for the next election cycle. The NRCC's strategy seeks to overcome historical trends where the president's party typically loses seats during midterms. The Democrats have listed their own vulnerable incumbents through the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline Program, although the lists do not completely overlap. The Republicans' campaign efforts reflect an attempt to leverage their recent electoral gains and target districts with significant Hispanic populations, traditionally seen as potential swing areas.