Democrats boost eight more ‘top-tier candidates’ in bid to win back House

Candidates will get midterms funding 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 Democratic officials added eight new candidates to their slate of top contenders vying to reclaim a Democratic House majority during midterm elections this fall. The candidates will receive a boost in fundraising and campaign support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) as part of a “Red to Blue” program that seeks to help competitive candidates win elections in battleground states. Continue reading...

Cate Brown in Washington · Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:50 AM
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Democrats boost eight more ‘top-tier candidates’ in bid to win back House

Candidates will get midterms funding in battleground states, amid Republican push to revise voting maps

Democratic officials added eight new candidates to their slate of top contenders vying to reclaim a Democratic House majority during midterm elections this fall.

The candidates will receive a boost in fundraising and campaign support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) as part of a “Red to Blue” program that seeks to help competitive candidates win elections in battleground states.

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