# US Democratic midterm election targeting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-democratic-midterm-election-targeting
> Updated: 2026-09-29T10:52:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has expanded its ‘Red to Blue’ program to include more congressional races in Alaska, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The initiative targets Republican incumbents Nick Begich in Alaska, Tom Barrett in Michigan, and Bryan Steil in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of targeted GOP districts to 40.

In Wisconsin, Democratic efforts are focused on flipping control of the state Assembly and unseating Republican Representative Bryan Steil in the 1st District. Challenger Mitchell Berman is running in Wisconsin, focusing on voter concerns regarding healthcare, the economy, and gas prices. 

Polling in Wisconsin suggests a shifting landscape, with a Marquette Law School poll indicating that 46% of voters would vote for Democrats in legislative races compared to 42% for Republicans. Some Republican candidates in competitive districts have reportedly begun distancing themselves from national leadership to appeal to moderate voters.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Wisconsin Democrats target Republican seats in upcoming elections

Democrats are targeting Wisconsin's state Assembly and congressional seats, aiming to capitalize on shifting polls and economic concerns to unseat Republican incumbents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wisconsin-democrats-target-republican-seats-in-upcoming-elections

### 2026-09-15: Democrats expand midterm targets to Alaska, Michigan, and Wisconsin

House Democrats are expanding their midterm strategy by targeting three additional congressional races in Alaska, Michigan, and Wisconsin, bringing their total targeted GOP districts to 40.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democrats-expand-midterm-targets-to-alaska-michigan-and-wisconsin

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