NRCC adds eight candidates to its MAGA Majority target list for 2026 midterms
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced eight new candidates to its MAGA Majority program on Monday, targeting battleground House districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The program, rebranded from the Young Guns initiative, includes candidates challenging Democratic incumbents and seeking open seats in states including California, Nevada, Ohio, and Montana. The NRCC first launched the program in March with nine initial candidates.
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“Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms”
“House GOP expands its midterm target list in show of confidence”
“NRCC rolls out new MAGA majority candidates ahead of 2026 midterms”
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