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2026 Midterms Heat Up in Key Battleground Districts

12/24/2025

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As 2026 midterms approach, battleground districts include Connecticut, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, and New Mexico, where Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) leads the Democratic field against Greggory Hull.
Connecticut's 5th District could see Republicans challenge the Democratic incumbent.
Maryland's 6th District remains a GOP target to regain ground.
In Mississippi's 2nd District, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) faces Evan Turnage in a primary.
Nebraska's Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) retires, opening the field.

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Story summary

As 2026 midterms approach, battleground districts include Connecticut, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, and New Mexico, where Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) leads the Democratic field against Greggory Hull.
Connecticut's 5th District could see Republicans challenge the Democratic incumbent.
Maryland's 6th District remains a GOP target to regain ground.
In Mississippi's 2nd District, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) faces Evan Turnage in a primary.
Nebraska's Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) retires, opening the field.