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Democrats Add Eight Candidates, Lead 49-44 Poll; Trump Urges Redistricting

5/5/2026

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Democrats are expanding the “Red to Blue” program with eight new candidates to contest Republican seats and promise affordable living.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican-led states to redraw districts after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Washington Post/ABC News poll shows Democrats ahead 49%-44% in the generic congressional matchup, with a nine-point lead among certain voters and 73% saying the election matters more than past midterms.

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Democrats are expanding the “Red to Blue” program with eight new candidates to contest Republican seats and promise affordable living.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican-led states to redraw districts after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Washington Post/ABC News poll shows Democrats ahead 49%-44% in the generic congressional matchup, with a nine-point lead among certain voters and 73% saying the election matters more than past midterms.