OUR MIDTERM STRATEGY Donald Trump has wrecked the economy, broken down our democracy, and undermined the hardworking people he claimed to care about by giving massive tax breaks to billionaires. Congressional Republicans across the board have given him free reign to do it.If we want to reverse this damage and re-build an America that honors basic freedoms, equality, and democracy itself, the most effective way to do it is by winning a Democratic majority in at least one chamber in Congress in 2026. Help Flip the House Take Back the Senate Get in, We’re Taking Back Congress Welcome to VSA’s campaign to flip the House and take back the Senate. Right now, Democrats need only a handful of seats to reclaim the majority in the House, and there is a viable path to taking the Senate back, too! We’re prioritizing Congressional races that: Are in states or areas with other competitive races at the top or down the ballot, so our efforts have a bigger overall impact Have Republican incumbents who haven’t faced strong competition before Are truly winnable, whether they were very close last cycle or are in places that are typically more conservative Reflect new redistricting realities across the country Are places where VSA community members like you are likely to live or have personal connections We tailor our support to make the biggest difference in each race, using a mix of funding, volunteers, and amplification. We want YOU to join us! Sign up to get high-impact actions directly to your inbox Please enter a valid email address. Email Address* Thank you for signing up! Are you in a target district or state? The highlighted regions are where our priority races are located this year. If you or someone you know lives in a target district or state, we need your help in advance of the midterms! Learn more about the representatives and critical elections coming up in these districts using the tools below. Still unsure if you live in a target district? No worries, you can look up your district here.If you’re not in one of these districts, we still need you! Check out other ways to get involved. Flip The House We’re going on offense! We’re focused on flipping Republican-held districts, from the most competitive to districts Democrats normally write off, and protecting key Democratic incumbents. We’re going to help secure a majority (a big one!), even with Republican interference. House Seats Alaska AK-AL Republican Nick Begich III Incumbent Why he has to go: Sold out millions of acres of Alaska’s wilderness for drilling and mining projects, while giving tax breaks to Big Oil Repeatedly voted for Trump’s tariffs even though they’ve raised costs for consumers and hurt Alaska’s fishing, seafood, and tourism industries Voted against extending tax credits for affordable healthcare, which helps lower premiums for 25,000 Alaskans Tried to make it harder for Alaskans to vote by co-sponsoring the SAVE America Act Vote in the 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, August 18 Make a voting plan Arizona AZ-01Scottsdale and North Phoenix Republican Jay Feely Challenger Why we can’t let him win: He’s a 2020-election denier running on an extremist, Trump-endorsed agenda Has ZERO mention of affordable health care access as a campaign issue Denies that Trump’s tariffs have raised prices Clearly doesn’t care about serving people in AZ-01 since he only decided to run here after launching a failed campaign in the AZ-05 primary! Democrat Amish Shah Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will fight to defend our rights and democracy against extremism, protect election integrity, and rein in corrupt politicians by getting dark money out of our elections He’s an emergency room doctor who will defend women’s right to choose their own reproductive health care and be a champion for expanding affordable health care options Wants to roll back Trump’s tariffs that are raising prices for Arizonans AZ-06Tucson, Casa Grande Republican Juan Ciscomani Incumbent Why he has to go: Voted for Medicaid cuts that will kick families off their health care and lead to rural hospitals closing in Arizona Gutted clean energy projects that would have created 200+ jobs for his own district Raised the price of gas and electricity for Arizonans by voting for Trump’s war in Iran Accepted campaign contributions from other Republican lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct Took away assistance for low-income single moms and funded anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers instead Democrat JoAnna Mendoza Challenger Why she’s right for the job: As someone who grew up relying on Medicaid, she will fight to reverse health care cuts made by Juan Ciscomani, lower prescription drug prices, and expand Medicare coverage Wants to lower costs by cracking down on price gouging, stopping unfair pricing in rural communities, and protecting Social Security for seniors Wants to rein in corruption by banning Congressional stock trading and strengthening transparency laws and has plans to transform the constituent engagement process Vote in the 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, July 21 Make a voting plan California CA-13Stockton, Modesto, Merced Republican Kevin Lincoln Challenger Why we can’t let him win: A Trump-endorsed Republican operative who cheered on the Big Beautiful Bill while it raised healthcare costs and gave tax cuts to billionaires When he was mayor of Stockton, housing costs and healthcare premiums skyrocketed while he was busy funding expensive renovations to his City Hall office He doesn’t even live in California’s 13th district—he’s only running here because he lost his race in the 9th district Democrat Adam Gray Incumbent Why we have to defend his seat: Introduced multiple bills this year to lower the cost of groceries, health care, and utilities for Californians in the wake of Trump’s manufactured affordability crisis Working to increase resources for farmers and ranchers and protect them from increased operating costs and decreased productivity due to Trump’s tariffs Secured millions of dollars in investments to improve infrastructure and access to clean water for residents in CA-13 CA-22Bakersfield, Hanford Republican David Valadao Incumbent Why he has to go: He cast the deciding vote to gut Medi-Cal funding in the Big Beautiful Bill, risking health care access for 68K of his constituents and threatening hospital closures Backs Trump’s reckless tariffs and war in Iran even though they are crushing farmers and driving up the cost of fuel and food Stayed silent during Trump’s inhumane immigration crackdowns in the Central Valley, while farmworkers and their families were terrified Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Randy Villegas Challenger How he’s fighting for Californians: Wants to lower costs for Californians by enacting universal childcare and family leave, build more affordable housing, fight corporate price gouging, and raise the minimum wage Want to rein in political corruption by reversing Citizens United, ban Congressional stock trading, and enact Congressional term limits Will fight to lower health care costs by supporting Medicare for All, expanding Medicare to include vision and dental care, and enacting caps on the costs of medical procedures and prescription drugs CA-45Westminster, Garden Grove, Fullerton Credit: Campaign Photo Republican Chuong Vo Challenger Why we can’t let him win: As a city council member, he allegedly manipulated election rules to extend his own term in office by almost a year Supported Trump and Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill even though it stripped healthcare coverage from 41K people in CA-45 Called ICE agents “outstanding” and supports Trump’s inhumane immigration agenda Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Derek Tran Incumbent Why we have to defend his seat: As a consumer rights attorney, he’s already taken on big corporations to protect working families and wants to further rein in corruption by limiting the power of lobbyists and special interests in politics As a small business owner and son of immigrants, he is working to lower costs for families and workers by increasing the minimum wage and cutting red tape for other small business owners Has pushed for lowering prescription drug prices and will continue to defend Medicaid and Medicare from being cut by the Trump administration and Republicans CA-48Eastern San Diego, Escondido, Palm Springs, Temecula Credit: Campaign Photo Republican Jim Desmond Incumbent Why we can’t let him win Doesn’t care about making life more affordable—in fact he said “no pain, no gain” in response high gas prices as a result of Trump’s war in Iran Has embraced being endorsed by Trump and supports even the most radical aspects of agenda, like ending birthright citizenship A Trump sell out who voted against passing his own affordable housing plan just to avoid acknowledging that Trump’s tariffs and economic policies have raised prices for southern Californians Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Marni von Wilpert Challenger Why she’s right for the job: As a lifelong public servant and former prosecutor, she’s taken on Big Pharma, defended abortion rights, and enforced consumer protection laws to stop price gouging Will fight to make health care more affordable by expanding the Affordable Care Act, restore tax credits for affordable health care cut by Republicans, and include a public option. Wants to unrig the economy so it works for all by prioritizing affordable housing solutions and strengthening workers’ rights to organize, bargain, and earn higher wages Wants to get masked ICE agents out of California’s streets and protect communities from Trump’s lawless overreach Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Colorado CO-03Grand Junction, Pueblo Republican Jeff Hurd Incumbent Why he’s got to go: His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens health care access for 33,000 people in his own district Anti-choice extremist who supports a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions In the pocket of corporate special interests, including the Koch brothers who advocate for raising drug prices abolishing Social Security and Medicare Democrat Dwayne Romero Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will fight to restore funding for affordable healthcare, keep rural hospitals open, and protect women’s reproductive health care access Wants to lower the cost of living by repealing Trump’s tariffs and expanding family tax credits Will prioritize protecting Colorado’s water resources, investing in rural communities, and defending public lands Wants to strengthen accountability in Congress including banning stock trading, enacting term limits, and ending dark money in elections CO-05Colorado Springs Republican Jeff Crank Incumbent Why he’s got to go: His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens affordable health care for 21,000 people in his own district He’s in the pocket of billionaires and special interest groups, including working as the head of the Koch brothers’ dark money group in Colorado Voted for Trump’s tariffs and war in Iran even as it’s crushing Colorado’s farmers and ranchers and driving up the cost of living for everyone Refused to join the bipartisan effort to release information about the Epstein files, even after direct pleas from survivors and their loved ones Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Jessica Killin Challenger Why she’s right for the job: Will ensure Colorado Springs remains a critical hub for the aerospace industry by working with military leaders, industry partners, and veterans Will fight to lower costs for Coloradans by lifting Trump’s tariffs, holding monopoly utility companies accountable, and preventing oil and grocery company CEOs from price gouging consumers An Army vet and lifelong public servant who wants to rein in corruption in Congress by banning stock training, strengthening ethics codes, and overturning Citizens United Will fight to lower health care costs by restoring Medicaid funding, expanding Medicare’s prescription drug negotiation power, and hold Big Pharma accountable CO-08Thornton, Greeley Republican Gabe Evans Incumbent Why he has to go: Has received campaign contributions from oil and gas lobbyings and conservative billionaires like Peter Thiel and Steve Wynn Backs Trump’s reckless tariffs and war in Iran even though they are crushing Colorado’s farmers and ranchers and driving up the cost of gas prices Voted to slash funding for health care, threatening coverage for 30,000 people in his district Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Manny Rutinel Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will be a champion for workers rights and has been endorsed by many unions, including United Farm Workers and United Auto Workers He wants to lower everyday costs by lifting Trump’s tariffs, expanding tax credits for working parents, and fighting back against junk fees He will fight to make health care affordable by protecting and expanding Medicare and stopping surprise medical bills from hospitals Wants to rein in corruption by making billionaires pay their fair share in taxes and banning Congressional stock trading Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Iowa IA-01Southeast: Davenport, Iowa City Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks Republican incumbent Why she has to go: Accepted nearly $700k from Big Pharma and insurance companies while voting against Medicare’s ability to negotiate lower insulin prices Took over $1.5M from Wall Street donors that put Social Security at risk by tying benefits to the stock market Raised costs for Iowa families and farmers by voting for tariffs EIGHT TIMES while also supporting foreign aid priorities that took away opportunities for local agriculture Democrat Christina Bohannan Challenger Why she’s right for the job: Wants to make healthcare more affordable by reversing Meeks’ cuts to healthcare and Medicaid, cap the price of insulin at $35/month for all Americans, and let Iowans buy into Medicare at any age Wants to rein in corruption by banning congressional stock trading, end the revolving door to lobbying, and prohibit lawmakers from using official budgets for personal benefit Wants to help farmers and boost the economy by getting rid of the tariffs, crack down on price gouging and corporate consolidation in agriculture, and take on anti-competitive practices IA-02Cedar Rapids, Dubuque Republican Joe Mitchell Republican challenger Why we can’t let him win: Cheered on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill that threatens health care access for 26K people in IA-02 and led to health clinics closing, including Traer and Mason City Political insider who founded a lobbying firm and built a career as a Washington-connected operative tied to Republican leadership and donors His reported net worth is $21M and he owns multiple properties—none of which are located in IA-02 Supports tariffs that are raising costs and hurting Iowa farmers Democrat Lindsay James Democratic challenger Why she’s right for job: Wants to rein in corruption and dark money in politics by banning congressional stock trading and reversing Citizens United. She also doesn’t accept any PAC money Wants to lower housing costs by rolling back tariffs on construction materials to make it cheaper to build new homes—especially for first-time homebuyers Will fight to lower healthcare costs by reversing Republicans’ healthcare cuts and address provider shortages in rural Iowa by recruiting and retaining more doctors and nurses IA-03Des Moins, Ottumwa Republican Zach Nunn Republican incumbent Why he has to go: Took thousands in donations from Big Pharma while voting against policies that would make prescription drugs more affordable Accepted $260K+ from credit card companies and major banks while greenlighting higher fees for consumers Raised costs for Iowa families and farmers by voting for tariffs EIGHT TIMES while also supporting foreign aid priorities that took away opportunities for local agriculture. Democrat Sarah Trone-Garriot Democratic challenger Why she’s right for the job: Wants to rein in corruption by banning insider stock trading, imposing term limits, and ending corporate PAC contributions. Wants to make life more affordable by eliminating junk fees and expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. Will fight to lower health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and expanding earlier access to Medicare. Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Kentucky KY-06Lexington, Richmond, and Georgetown Republican Ralph Alvarado Republican challenger Why we can’t let him win: Voted for Medicaid cuts that forced rural hospitals to cut services and raised health insurance premiums as much as 200% Supports tariffs that raise diesel and fertilizer costs, worsen the soybean crisis, and contribute to more than $250 million in losses for farmers Took $12K in campaign donations and personal gifts in exchange for referring patients to a home-health agency that generated nearly $1.2 million in Medicare payments, according to federal allegations Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Zach Dembo Democratic challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will fight to lower health care costs by extending ACA tax credits to prevent premium spikes, lower drug prices, cap out-of-pocket expenses, and pursue a public option. Wants to increase the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour, expand housing supply, block Wall Street homebuying, and extend first-time homeownership programs Built a career on fighting corruption and holding powerful interests accountable as a former federal prosecutor at the Dept of Justice Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Maine ME-02Bangor, Lewiston, and Down East Republican Paul LePage Challenger Why we can’t let him win: Endorsed by Trump and says they are “cut from the same cloth” Has a long history of opposing affordable health care and says he would’ve voted for the Big Beautiful Bill, which threatens health care for 25,000 residents in ME-02 As governor, he fought against raising the minimum wage and tried to weaken tips and wage protections while being in the pocket of restaurant industry lobbyists Withheld $15 million in funding that was supposed to build affordable housing for seniors and demonized Medicare and Social Security as “welfare programs” Democrat Matt Dunlap Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Wants to lower the cost of living by lifting Trump’s tariffs, fighting for universal childcare, restoring health care funding, and affording housing He’s a former labor union member who will advocate to expand workers’ rights and good-paying jobs As Secretary of State, he successfully stopped Trump’s attempts to undermine election integrity and will continue to fight for our democracy and voting rights Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Michigan MI-04Holland and Kalamazoo Republican Tom Barrett Republican incumbent Why he’s got to go: Forced gas and electricity prices to skyrocket by supporting Trump’s war in Iran and voting to kill energy tax credits to give a handout to his Big Oil donors instead Voted for Trump’s tariffs and then manufactured his campaign merch overseas (while lying about it being made in the USA!) Funneled thousands of dollars from his own campaign to pay political consulting and law firms after they hired his wife MI-07Lansing and Howell Republican Bill Huizenga Republican incumbent Why he’s got to go: Voted to raise cost of living and health care for Michiganders by supporting Trump’s tariffs, the war in Iran, and the Big Beautiful Bill Anti-choice extremist who co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act, which would be a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions Has voted to strip away environmental protections and standards for clean air and water while giving tax cuts to billionaires Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Montana MT-01Missoula, Bozeman, Kalispell Credit: Campaign Photo Republican Aaron Flint Incumbent Why he has to go: Raised costs by voting for the war in Iran that’s driving up gas prices and backing tariffs that raise the price of everything else Called the Affordable Care Act “abhorrent” and said cutting it would be “at the top of [his] list” if elected to Congress Has a long record of supporting the privatization of public lands, even though it costs Montana taxpayers up to $8B and hurts conservation efforts Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Sam Forstag Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Wants to expand affordable housing by banning hedge funds and private equity firms from buying residential properties and restoring the first-time homebuyer tax credit Will fight to make health care more affordable by giving every Montanans the choice to join Medicare with expanded subsidies and allowing Medicare to negotiate all prescription drug prices He’s a committed public servant who served as a Forest Service smokejumper, putting his life on the line to fight wildfires to protect Montana’s public lands Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Nebraska NE-01Lincoln, Bellevue Republican Mike Flood Incumbent Why he’s got to go: He voted to slash Medicaid and ACA funding, putting more than 17,000 people in his own district at risk of losing their affordable health care Admitted in a town hall that he didn’t actually read all parts of the Big Beautiful Bill before he voted for it Supported Trump’s tariffs and war in Iran while acknowledging it is raising prices for Nebraskans Democrat Chris Backemeyer Democratic challenger Why he’s right for the job: Wants to restore ACA tax credits and Medicaid funding and create a true public option for universal health coverage Wants to support farmworkers and family farmers by rolling back Trump’s tariffs and reform the agriculture workforce system Will fight to make life more affordable by investing in childcare and housing while rebalancing the tax code so billionaires and corporations have to pay their fair share NE-02Omaha and suburbs Credit: Campaign Photo Republican Brinker Harding Republican challenger Why we can’t let him win: Said nothing when Trump and Republicans’ cuts to affordable health care affected thousands of people in his own district and does not mention affordable health care as a campaign priority Anti-choice extremist even though his district voted to protect abortion in Nebraska’s state constitution Endorsed the war in Iran, even as it raises fuel and fertilizer costs, and stayed silent when Trump planned to import Argentinian beef instead Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Denise Powell Challenger Why she’s right for the job: Will make expanding affordable health care her first priority by taking on Big Pharma and insurance companies to lower costs and create a Medicare-like public option Will defend Nebraskan’s reproductive health care access, including access to abortion, birth control, and IVF Wants to protect Social Security and Medicare so seniors can retire with security and dignity Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan North Carolina NC-01Rocky Mount, Elizabeth County, Outer Banks Republican Laurie Buckhout Challenger Why we can’t let her win: Worked under the Trump administration as the Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy and has been endorsed by Trump in the past as a “fantastic woman” Supports the Republican agenda to raise costs and slash health care funding, while owning a $2.7M dollar home in the Outer Banks and a $35M stock portfolio She’s spent more of her life in Virginia and Washington, D.C. and only moved to North Carolina in recent years to chase political power Democrat Don Davis Incumbent Why we’ve got to defend his seat: Consistently votes in support of pro-worker policies that expand bargaining rights and improve retirement and healthcare benefits As a North Carolina native, he’s invested in improving communities across Eastern NC and has already brought in $54M in funding this year to improve infrastructure, public safety, and community programs Is actively working to lower costs for farmers, truckers, and small businesses by leading a fight to suspend diesel tax and lower gas prices NC-11Asheville and Hendersonville Republican Chuck Edwards Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Abandoned communities in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. To this day, he’s secured barely 10% of the funding needed for disaster relief. His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens affordable health care access for nearly 40,000 North Carolinians and forced dozens of rural hospitals to close, including one in his own district Profited off of his own campaign for Congress by loaning himself six figures and then paying himself back $20K in interest later. He’s also used campaign money for stays in luxury resorts and flights. Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Jamie Ager Challenger Why he’s right for the job: As a fourth-generation farmer whose farm was damaged by Hurricane Helene, he wants to cut red tape so families and businesses can finally access disaster relief Wants to rein in corruption by banning congressional stock trading and back campaign finance reform to help get dark money out of politics Will fight to make health care more affordable by fighting cuts to Medicaid and Medicare and defending Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices Wants to lower costs by supporting tax credits that lower energy costs, first time homebuyer programs, and tackling monopolization Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan New Jersey NJ-02Atlantic City, Cape May, Vineland Republican Jeff Van Drew Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Proudly voted to raise taxes on working people making under $50K while handing massive tax cuts to corporations and billionaires Voted to advance the Big Beautiful Bill, which threatens affordable health care access for 350K New Jerseyans Proved he has no core values by switching parties to become a Republican in 2020 once internal polling showed he would not win his primary as a Democrat Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Zack Mullock Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will fight to make health care more affordable by using higher taxes on corporations and billionaires to fund Medicare for All Wants to rein in corruption and end dark money in politics by banning stock trading, reversing Citizens United, and supporting public financing for elections Wants to expand affordable housing by supporting first time homebuyer assistance programs, increasing construction of starter homes, and stop Wall Street from bulk-buying homes Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan New York NY-01Eastern Long Island Republican Nick LaLota Incumbent Why he’s got to go: His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens affordable health care access for more than 17,000 people in his own district Embraces the most extremist parts of Trump’s agenda, including limiting birthright citizenship even after the Supreme Court ruled it is protected by the Constitution He’s had multiple ethics complaints filed against him, including failing to file financial disclosures, and was exposed for using George Santos’ accountant as his campaign treasurer Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Chris Gallant Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will fight to make health care more affordable by protecting Medicare and Medicaid funding and lower the costs of prescription drugs Wants to lower the cost of living by cracking down on price gouging, expanding affordable housing and transit, and make it easier for people to repay their student loans He wants to restore trust in government by holding regular town halls, stop dark money and special interests from controlling elections, and make federal agencies more responsive NY-02South Shore of Long Island Republican Andrew Garbarino Incumbent Literally slept through voting on the Big Beautiful Bill, which threatens affordable health care access for 27,000 people in his own district He’s an anti-choice extremist who voted to allow states to put a bounty on the heads of women who get abortions and the doctors who provide them Continuously votes to enrich corporations instead of lowering costs for his constituents Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Pat Halpin Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Built a career as a public servant in local government where he helped expand affordable housing and improve public safety on the South Shore Wants to lower costs for families who are struggling to afford rent, childcare, and medical bills Will fight corruption in Washington to make sure Congress is working for the people, not billionaires NY-17Lower Hudson Valley Republican Mike Lawler Incumbent Why he’s got to go: He is a MAGA yes-man who greenlit every aspect of the President’s agenda, including voting eight times for Trump’s tariffs that raised costs for Long Island families and small businesses Known as “Limousine Lawler” because his campaign spent more than $150K on limousines, private boats, and five-star hotels His votes to gut affordable health care threatens the coverage of more than 30K people in his district Democrat Cait Conley Challenger Why she’s right for the job: Fighting to lower costs for Hudson Valley families by holding monopoly utility companies and Big Pharma accountable Wants to make health care more affordable by fighting cuts to Medicaid and Medicare and creating a public option that will force insurance companies to compete Will rein in corruption by banning Congressional stock trading Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Ohio OH-01Cincinatti, Warren County, Clifton County Republican Eric Conroy Challenger Why we can’t let him win: Called the Big Beautiful Bill “a great step”, while it threatens health insurance coverage for nearly 30,000 people in OH-01 Supports Trump’s tariffs even as he admits they’ve raised prices for Ohioans Positions himself as an outsider from humble beginnings, but his campaign is funded by family money and wealthy D.C. insiders with extremist views He didn’t even live in OH-01 when he announced his campaign to represent the district Democrat Greg Landsman Incumbent Why we have to defend his seat: Within his first year in Congress, he introduced bipartisan bills to lower prescription drug prices for seniors and children—and he’ll keep fighting to lower health care costs Introduced the No Harm Data Center Act to require data centers to pay for their own energy infrastructure rather than taxpayers footing the bill He’s brought millions of dollars in federal funding to improve safety in Southwest Ohio and returned $11 million to taxpayers in his district Wants to raise the minimum wage, protect workers rights to organizers, and invest in more job training and small businesses to make sure the economy works for everyone OH-07Parma, Brunswick, Wooster Republican Max Miller Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Facing an active child abuse investigation after his ex-wife accused him of dangerous physical behavior around their 2-year-old daughter Used his family fortune and connections to buy his way into Congress, then spent his time protecting wealthy insiders and trading millions in stock Voted for the Big Beautiful Bill even though it may leave nearly 21,000 OH-07 residents without health insurance Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Brian Poindexter Challenger Why he’s right for the job: As someone who grew up working class and built his career as a proud union Ironworker, he wants to fight for pro-labor policies in Congress Supports expanding healthcare access so workers don’t lose their coverage when they lose a job Believes “Made in America” should benefit American workers and wants to incentivize corporations to provide good-paying jobs here in the U.S. instead of overseas Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Pennsylvania PA-01Bucks County Republican Brian Fitzpatrick Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Reports show he’s taken millions from MAGA and billionaire donors to do their bidding in Washington while leaving Pennsylvanians behind Helped pass Trump’s budget bill (which passed by a single vote) and raised taxes on people making under $50k while handing massive tax cuts to corporations and billionaires Voted to advance the law that threatens 16,000 of his voters’ healthcare and works against capping the cost of prescription drugs Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Bob Harvie Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Will fight to lower health care costs by working to reverse Fitzpatrick’s health care cuts, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and lowering prescription drug costs Wants to rein in corruption by banning congressional stock trading and stop former members of Congress from becoming lobbyists Wants to expand affordable housing by building more starter homes, cut red tape for local builders, and stop Wall Street investors from buying up neighborhoods PA-07Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton Republican Ryan Mackenzie Incumbent Why he’s got to go Voted EIGHT TIMES for tariffs that raised prices on groceries, steel, and aluminum, backed clean energy cuts that increased utility bills. Spent more than a decade attacking the Affordable Care Act, voted to gut Medicaid, and backed an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Voted with Trump nearly 100% of the time and opposed collective bargaining and workplace protections. Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Bob Brooks Challenger Why he’s right for the job: He’s a union leader who spent his career fighting for better wages and protections for working people As president of the PA Professional Firefighters Association, he worked across the aisle to expand health care access for firefighters and first responders He wants to lower costs by cracking down on corporate price gouging, banning private equity from buying up neighborhoods, and investing in cheaper, more reliable energy PA-08Northeast Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, East Stroudsburg Republican Rob Bresnahan Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Campaigned on banning congressional stock trading, then sold stock six figures worth of stock in Medicaid providers right before voting to gut Medicaid funding His vote to slash health care funding jeopardizes rural hospitals, raises health care costs, and threatens coverage for more than 30% of his district He supported Trump’s tariffs that raised prices on groceries and housing, supported a reckless conflict with Iran that spiked gas prices, and voted for a tax giveaway that saved him up to $23,600 at OUR expense Democrat Paige Cognetti Challenger Why she’s right for the job: From serving as Pennsylvania Auditor General to the Mayor of Scranton, she’s got a proven record of cleaning up corruption to make sure government serves the people Wants to lower costs by taking on corporate monopolies, strengthen unions, cap junk fees, and stop insurance middlemen from denying care As mayor, she championed investments in NEPA hospitals and health clinics and will fight to lower health care costs in Congress PA-10Harrisburg, York, Carlisle Republican Scott Perry Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Voted to add $3.4 trillion to the deficit for billionaire tax breaks and backed billions in overseas spending, including a bailout for Argentina and support for Trump’s war with Iran Pushed for even deeper Medicaid cuts than what passed in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and opposed extending ACA tax credits as premiums doubled Won’t answer to his constituents and hasn’t held an in-person town hall since 2019 Democrat Janelle Stelson Challenger Why she’s right for the job: Will fight to make life more affordable by raising the minimum wage, expanding affordable housing supply, and extending first-time homeownership programs Wants to lower health care costs by extending ACA tax credits to prevent premium spikes, lower drug prices and out-of-pocket expenses, and pursue a public option Wants to rein in corruption by banning congressional stock trading Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Tennessee TN-05 Republican Andy Ogles Incumbent Why he’s got to go: One of Trump’s most vocal supporters and even proposed changing the Constitution so Trump could run for a third term His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens affordable health care coverage for 22,000 of his own constituents and took away nutrition assistance from 100,000 Tennesseeans Voted for Trump’s tariffs while they raised prices of groceries, housing costs, and other necessities Underwent ethics investigation for violating campaign finance laws by lying about a loan to make his fundraising outlook seem stronger Vote in the 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, August 6th Make a voting plan Texas TX-11Midland, San Angelo, Pflugerville Republican August Pfluger Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Supported the largest cuts to affordable health care in history in the Big Beautiful Bill, threatening coverage for more than 38,000 of his own voters Trump loyalist who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election and whose own brother is an investor in Truth Social Has come under fire for failing to disclose his six-figure stocks trades, which violates a law to prevent insider trading Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Claire Reynolds Challenger Why she’s right for the job: Wants to expand affordable health care and transition America to a single payer system like Medicare for All Will fight to lower the cost of living by restoring funding for assistance programs for food and housing, lift Trump’s tariffs, and expand affordable childcare programs Believes in humane immigration reform that defunds ICE, increases resources at the border, and improves the asylum screening system for immigrants Bonus: She’s part of VSA’s pilot program to recruit progressive candidates to run for office! TX-15Edinburg, Weslaco, Alice Republican Monica De La Cruz Incumbent Why she’s got to go: Voted for Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran, even as higher costs crushed farmers and cattle ranchers—then stayed silent when Trump began to import Argentinian beef Voted to slash health care and SNAP funding, threatening coverage for 39,000 Texans in her own district and sending local food banks scrambling to meet community needs without funding Accepted $50K from property insurance industry while making it harder for homeowners to get insurance claims approved and allowing insurance companies to get away with no oversight Credit: Campaign Photo Democrat Bobby Pulido Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Wants to make life more affordable by lifting Trump’s tariffs, taking on price gouging from greedy corporations, and cutting red tape that hurts small businesses Will fight to lower health care costs for Texans and protect Medicare and Medicaid Wants to address the Valley’s water crisis head on with investments in desalination, modern irrigation, and infrastructure TX-34Brownsville, Harlingen, and Corpus Cristi Credit: Campaign Photo Republican Eric Flores Challenger Why we can’t let him win: Fully endorses Republicans’ agenda to slash health care funding, even though 40,000 people in TX-34 could lose their insurance As an attorney, he defended a local coach accused of pedophilia and has ties to Aron Peña, a Republican staffer who was forced to resign for allegations of abuse and sexual harassment Celebrated Trump’s tariffs even as higher costs crushed farmers and cattle ranchers—and then stayed silent when Trump planned to import Argentinian beef instead Democrat Vicente Gonzalez Incumbent Why we have to protect his seat: Consistently votes against Republicans’ agenda to slash health care and social security and has delivered millions for community health centers in Texas Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act to make sure seniors’ get their full retirement benefits Is constantly fighting to make life more affordable, including introducing legislation to forgive up to $25K in student loan debt Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Wisconsin WI-03La Cross, Eau Claire, and Stevens Point Republican Derrick Van Orden Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Voted for the largest Medicaid cuts in history in the Big Beautiful Bill, and now hospitals in his own district are projected to lose more than $42 million Has come under fire for sexual harassment allegations, threatening to get a former VA employee fired online, and cursing at high school Senate pages Endorsed by Trump and completely aligns himself with his disastrous economic policies, including defending the president’s illegal Iran war Vote in the 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, August 11 Make a voting plan Take Back the Senate Yes, the Senate is in play–but we’re going to have to fight like hell. That means defending Democratic-held seats that risk going to Republican challengers and mobilizing voters for increasingly narrow races where Republicans are losing ground. Senate Seats Alaska Republican Dan S. Sullivan Incumbent Why he’s got to go: His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens health insurance coverage for 25,000 Alaskans and SNAP benefits for 17,000 Alaskans Said selling out Alaska’s public lands to oil and gas companies is a “great idea” Raised the cost of living for Alaskans’ by voting for Trump’s tariffs multiple times Vote in the 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, August 18th Make a voting plan Georgia Republican Mike Collins Challenger Why he can’t win: A Trump loyalist and 2020 election-denier known for his racist and anti-semitic rhetoric As a member of the U.S. House he raised costs for millions of Georgians by voting for Trump’s tariffs and the Iran war His vote for the Big Beautiful Bill threatens health care coverage for more than 600,000 Georgians and SNAP benefits for 440,000 Georgians Has an active ethics committee investigation that claims he misused more than $10,000 of taxpayer money Democrat Jon Ossoff Incumbent Why we have to protect his seat: Consistently votes to protect funding for affordable health care and is fighting to lower prescription drug costs Known for exposing abuse and corruption, including investigating mistreatment in Georgia’s foster care system resulting in a bipartisan law to protect children Refuses to accept donations from corporate PACs or federal lobbyists and wants to ban corporate PACs and stock trading for all of Congress Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson Challenger Why she can’t win: Voted for the Big Beautiful Bill, which gutted funding that helps 83,000 Iowans afford their health care and gives food assistance to 58,000 Iowans Lied about owning $5M in insurance stocks after campaigning to restrict stock ownership and insider trading in Congress Voted to raise taxes on working people while handing out massive tax breaks to billionaires and corporations Democrat Josh Turek Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Currently one of the most bipartisan Dems in Iowa’s legislature who has passed bills to lower costs for veterans and Iowans with disabilities Does not accept any corporate PAC money and wants to rein in corruption in Congress by banning congressional stock trading and reversing Citizens United As a Senator he will invest in rural health care, crack down on Big Pharma, and lower prescription drug costs Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Maine Republican Susan Collins Incumbent Why she’s got to go: Voted for the Big Beautiful Bill which threatens health insurance coverage for 38K Mainers and could kick 31K Mainers off their SNAP benefits Cast the deciding vote to nominate the justices who overturned Roe v. Wade Voted to raise taxes on working people while handing out massive tax cuts to billionaires and corporations Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Michigan Republican Mike Rogers Challenger Why we can’t let him win: A multi-millionaire who said working Michiganders struggling to afford groceries, utility bills, and more are “nuts” for blaming Trump Backed Republicans’ gutting of health care funding which threatens coverage insurance coverage for $300K Michiganders Has spent his career giving handouts to special interests and big corporations while in Congress, then cashing in on his connections to get rich from private sector Vote in the 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, August 4th Make a voting plan North Carolina Republican Michael Whatley Challenger Why we can’t let him win: A Big Oil lobbyist who spent decades getting rich investing in oil and gas companies, meanwhile staying silent as North Carolinians face utility rate hikes Says he “wholeheartedly” supports Trump’s tariffs even as higher prices have crushed North Carolina’s industries and families Backed the Big Beautiful Bill—calling it a “huge win”—while 470,000 North Carolinians are now at risk of losing their affordable health care coverage Democrat Roy Cooper Challenger Why he’s right for the job: As Governor, he worked across the aisle to expand Medicaid which provided 650,000 people across the state with affordable health care He created thousands of new jobs and helped North Carolina become one of the fastest growing states In the Senate he’s going to keep fighting to expand affordable health care, lower costs for renters and homeowners, and crack down on corporations to pay their fair share Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Ohio Republican Jon Husted Incumbent Why he’s got to go: Cast a deciding vote for the Big Beautiful Bill, which threatens affordable health care coverage for 400,000 Ohioans and food assistance for 316,000 Ohioans Has accepted over $100,000 from billionaire and Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including taking a major campaign donation before he voted against releasing the Epstein files Voted for Trump’s Iran war and said it is going “very well” while gas prices soar Democrat Sherrod Brown Challenger Why he’s right for the job: As Ohio’s former Senator, he protected retirement benefits for 100,000 Ohioans and restored Social Security benefits for 2 million public sector workers nationwide He took on Big Pharma to cap the price of insulin at $35 and lower the prices of other prescription drugs for Ohio seniors Will continue to fight to lower costs, expand affordable health care, and protect workers and consumers when he’s back in the Senate Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Texas Republican Ken Paxton Challenger Why we can’t let him win: Accused of abuse of office and bribery tied to a political donor, impeached by the Texas House in 2023 on corruption charges, and involved in a whistleblower scandal that led to a $6.6 million taxpayer-funded settlement Applauded the Big Beautiful Bill, which threatens health care coverage for 2 million Texans while handing massive tax cuts to corporations and billionaires Supported efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and cut Medicaid contributing to coverage losses, higher premiums, and rural hospital closures Democrat James Talarico Challenger Why he’s right for the job: Refuses to accept corporate PAC money and wants to rein in corruption in Congress by banning stock trading and enacting term limits Wants to expand tax relief and wage growth for working families and make billionaires pay their fair share Will fight to make health care more affordable by creating a public Medicare option for everyone, expand ACA coverage, and have the government negotiate lower prescription drug prices Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Mississippi Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Incumbent Why she’s got to go: Voted to gut health care in the Big Beautiful Bill, threatening insurance coverage for 150,000 Mississippians Backed Trump’s tariffs even as they raised prices for farmers, then dismissed Mississippians worried about the rising cost of beef, saying there are “so many proteins to choose from” Supported Trump’s war in Iran and accepted over $100K from the fertilizer industry while Mississippi farmers struggle with costs Democrat Scott Colom Challenger Why he’s right for the job: As District Attorney, he has dedicated his life to serving his neighbors and keeping Mississippi families safe Wants to rein in corruption in Congress by banning stock trading and end the politician-to-lobbyist revolving door Will invest in rural hospitals, expand affordable health care access, and lower the cost of groceries and utilities for Mississippians Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan Nebraska Nebraska Republican Pete Ricketts Incumbent Why he’s got to go: He’s a multi-millionaire with an estimated net worth of over $200M, thanks to his family fortune, multiple six-figure residences, and stock trading Celebrated voting for the Big Beautiful Bill, which threatens affordable health care access for 45,000 Nebraskans and may kick another 28,000 off their SNAP benefits Supports Trump’s tariffs even as they are crushing Nebraska’s farmers and raising prices Credit: Campaign Photo Independent Dan Osborn Challenger Why he’s right for the job: A Navy veteran, mechanic, and union leader who will fight for to protect good-paying jobs and retirement benefits for working people instead of serving the 1% Wants to restore health care funding, expand Medicaid’s ability to negotiate for lower drug prices, and save rural hospitals Plans to take on corporate monopolies in agriculture to protect farmers and producers Vote in the 2026 Midterm General Election: Tuesday, November 3rd Make a voting plan This Work Takes More Than Just Voting Working to win back the House puts a necessary check on the MAGA agenda, and it’s Step One in removing Republicans from federal office, full stop. 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