House Republicans add 5 members to incumbent protection program
By Cristina Marcos - 02/16/18 12:18 PM EST
The House GOP campaign arm announced Friday that it is adding five Republicans to the ranks of its incumbent protection program for this year’s midterm elections.
The National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) Patriot Program now has a total of 23 GOP lawmakers on its roster as it tries to defend the House GOP majority. The program offers fundraising and organizational assistance to its most vulnerable incumbents seeking reelection.
The latest five Republicans to make the list are among those in districts that have become more competitive as Democrats seek to expand their target map: Reps. Andy Barr (Ky.), Mike Bishop (Mich.), Mike Bost (Ill.), John Culberson (Texas) and Scott Taylor (Va.).
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