This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents’ failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty.
DCCC Spokesperson Aidan Johnson: “Republicans are running scared because they know that their disastrous economic agenda is a losing issue. Because they refuse to do anything to address the affordability crisis they created, Democrats are able to aggressively expand the map with a group of all-star recruits who are laser-focused on cutting costs and delivering for hardworking American families.”
Read more about our all-star recruits and our expansive map below:
The campaign arm for House Democrats announced significant investments Monday in 12 candidates seeking to oust Republican lawmakers, including three in districts that President Donald Trump won handily in 2024.
The first batch of “Red-to-Blue” funding from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee not only highlights the party’s bullishness about regaining the House majority in November — the 12 districts are among dozens Democrats are eyeing to flip — but offers insight into the kind of candidates they think will be competitive this year.
Democrats plan to invest in districts that went for President Trump in 2024 by as many as 18 percentage points in their efforts to retake the House by a decisive margin in November.
Emboldened by strong Democratic performances in recent special elections, Jeffries said at a press conference last week that his party is eyeing an increasing number of seats as potential pickups.
In 20 state legislative special elections this year, Democrats have outperformed Trump’s 2024 benchmarks by 10 to 14 points in races across northern and central Virginia, New York City, east-central Minnesota, and southeastern Connecticut, fueling fears in GOP circles that the president’s performance may no longer guarantee easy victories in previously secure districts.
Even in districts long considered solidly Republican, GOP candidates are struggling to match Trump’s 2024 performance.
