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Republicans Add Five Candidates to MAGA Majority Slate

9/9/2026

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The U.S. Republican Congressional Committee added five candidates to its MAGA Majority program.
The slate now totals 27 MAGA Majority challengers, primarily in Florida.
Dan Green, Mike Beltran, Casey Askar and Scott Singer join Florida candidates.
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom (R-N.C.) replaced Rep. Chuck Edwards on the 11th District ballot.
Balkcom will face farmer Jamie Ager, a Trump-backed recruit in a seat U.S. President Donald Trump won 9 points in 2024.

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The U.S. Republican Congressional Committee added five candidates to its MAGA Majority program.
The slate now totals 27 MAGA Majority challengers, primarily in Florida.
Dan Green, Mike Beltran, Casey Askar and Scott Singer join Florida candidates.
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom (R-N.C.) replaced Rep. Chuck Edwards on the 11th District ballot.
Balkcom will face farmer Jamie Ager, a Trump-backed recruit in a seat U.S. President Donald Trump won 9 points in 2024.