Democrats target Trump-held states in Senate and House races

Democrats are navigating complex electoral paths for both the Senate and the House as they target districts previously won by Donald Trump. In the Senate, recent polling suggests Democratic leads in Alaska, Ohio, and Texas—states Trump won by double digits in 2024. However, the party faces challenges in securing more traditional or undecided territories, such as Iowa, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire.

Simultaneously, the Democratic push for a House majority is causing internal friction regarding resource allocation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has identified a strategy of targeting Trump-held districts, but limited funding has led to debates over which candidates to prioritize. While the party has added new pickup opportunities in states like Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New York, Nevada, and Tennessee, some lawmakers have questioned why certain competitive races, such as those in Missouri, were excluded from the priority list.