Democrats expand targets to include Midwest seats previously out of reach

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Democrats expand targets to include Midwest seats previously out of reach
By
Emily Hallas
September 16, 2024 9:59 pm
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Vice President Kamala Harris’s ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket has her party more bullish about flipping multiple congressional seats in the Midwest and expanding its footprint in the House.

There’s a big blue target on the backs of vulnerable Republicans in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan, according to a new Politico report.

Some of the Midwestern seats were previously viewed as out of reach for Democrats but have been increasingly viewed as pickups for Democrats given Harris’s gains across the country.

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Democrats look to flip ‘toss-up’ California district in bid for House control
By
Emily Hallas
September 16, 2024 7:14 pm
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A competitive congressional race in California could be key to helping Democrats regain control of the House.

Several nonpartisan political analysts indicated former Democratic Assemblyman Adam Gray has a fighting chance to unseat Rep. John Duarte (R-CA) during interviews with the Sacramento Bee.

The pair faced off for the first time two years ago, with Duarte ultimately winning California’s 13th Congressional District race by under 600 votes. While Duarte’s narrow margin of victory indicates he’s particularly vulnerable to this year’s rematch with Gray, political pundits view his status as a first-term congressman as an additional hurdle the Republican will have to overcome.

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