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Democrats Target 17 Republican Seats in Midterm Strategy

4/17/2026

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Democrats' American Bridge launched the "Shaky Eights" to target 17 Republican House seats in solid red districts before the November midterms.
Among the targets is Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.), criticized for election denial and campaign funding.
The program targets candidates with a Cook Partisan Voter Index of R+8 or higher, signaling confidence given the GOP's slim majority.
The effort reflects Democrats' hopes amid U.S. President Donald Trump declining popularity.

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Democrats' American Bridge launched the "Shaky Eights" to target 17 Republican House seats in solid red districts before the November midterms.
Among the targets is Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.), criticized for election denial and campaign funding.
The program targets candidates with a Cook Partisan Voter Index of R+8 or higher, signaling confidence given the GOP's slim majority.
The effort reflects Democrats' hopes amid U.S. President Donald Trump declining popularity.