Unexpected House Battles Unfold Deep in Trump Country

Republicans who haven't faced serious reelection fights in years are suddenly campaigning as if they're in swing districts. Why it matters: Democrats have their eyes on House districts held by such Republicans, which weren't even on the party's radar at the start of the 2026 midterm cycle. This includes members like John McGuire (president) and Lauren Boebert (California chair), neither of whom

Republicans who haven't faced serious re-election fights in years are suddenly campaigning as if they're running in swing districts. Why it matters: Democrats have eyed House districts so heavily Republican that they weren't even on the party's radar at the start of the 2026 midterm election cycle. This includes representatives such as John McGuire (President) and Lauren Bobert (Calif.), neither of whom