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Democrats Launch 'The Bench' to Support Diverse Candidates

1/25/2026

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Democrats launched The Bench to support rising candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
The Bench plans to back candidates such as Mallory McMorrow and James Talarico.
The Bench includes a diverse range of candidates from progressives to centrists.
The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized the effort, saying the Democratic Party is struggling and backing “radical candidates” that do not resonate with working-class voters.

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Story summary

Democrats launched The Bench to support rising candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
The Bench plans to back candidates such as Mallory McMorrow and James Talarico.
The Bench includes a diverse range of candidates from progressives to centrists.
The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized the effort, saying the Democratic Party is struggling and backing “radical candidates” that do not resonate with working-class voters.