Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 15
House Democrats Add 3 Battleground Candidates to Red to Blue Program
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 15

House Democrats Add 3 Battleground Candidates to Red to Blue Program

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 15

Summary

  • Three battleground candidates were added Tuesday to House Democrats’ “Red to Blue” program, expanding the party’s top-tier target list for the 2026 fight for the chamber.
  • The move signals Democratic leaders are increasingly confident about their chances of winning back House control and are broadening the map of competitive seats.
  • The latest additions come after party leaders had previously declined to elevate Michigan activist William Lawrence, whose past social media posts had drawn scrutiny.

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