DCCC chair targets GOP House majority as Democrats face internal challenges
With the early moves heating up in the 2026 battle for the House majority, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) chair, Rep. Suzan DelBene, is fiercely pushing back against President Donald Trump and the Republican majorities in the House and Senate, accusing them of “doing incredible damage to working families and to our country.”
DelBene, in a recent interview with Fox News Digital, emphasized the importance of the upcoming midterm elections, noting that the Democrats only need three more seats to secure the majority in the House. With 35 districts in play across the country, the DCCC is targeting Republican-held seats, with DelBene stating, “We are on offense. We are fighting for the American people and for the important issues they care about, and Democrats are united in doing that.”
On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) chair, expressed confidence in the Republican Party’s ability to maintain control of the House in 2026. Hudson pointed out that the electoral map appears to favor Republicans, with only three GOP-held seats carried by former Vice President Kamala Harris, compared to 14 Democratic seats won by Donald Trump.
Despite the favorable landscape for Republicans, DelBene remains optimistic about the Democrats’ chances in the upcoming elections. She highlighted the outrage among voters and the desire for candidates who will fight for their communities, rather than blindly support the president. DelBene pointed to the gains made by Democrats in the 2024 elections as evidence of the party’s momentum heading into 2026.
However, the Democrats are facing challenges of their own, with sinking favorability ratings in national surveys. A recent Fox News poll showed the party’s ratings at an all-time low, with 41% favorable and 56% unfavorable. Additionally, the poll indicated that if the midterm elections were held today, 49% of voters would back a generic Democrat in their congressional district, compared to 42% supporting a generic Republican candidate.
Another obstacle for the Democrats is the possibility of primary challenges against longtime and older House lawmakers in safe blue districts. Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg recently pledged to support primary challenges against incumbents he deemed ineffective in pushing back against Trump. This move has sparked controversy within the party, with Hogg’s actions prompting concerns about diverting resources from competitive districts to defend incumbents in safe blue areas.
In response to the intra-party feud, NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella seized the opportunity to attack the Democrats, stating, “No Democrat is safe. A political earthquake is underway, and the old guard is scrambling.”
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the battle for the House majority intensifies, with both parties strategizing and mobilizing their resources to secure victory. The outcome of these elections will not only determine the balance of power in Congress but also shape the future direction of the country.
