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Blue Dog PAC Endorses Seven New Battleground Candidates

Blue Dog PAC has endorsed seven additional Democratic congressional candidates: Nancy Lacore (SC-01), Dwayne Romero (CO-03), Eileen Laubacher (CO-04), Paul Barringer (NC-13), Don Coover (KS-02), Amanda Marie Green (FL-02), and Zack Mullock (NJ-02). The endorsements bring the Blue Dogs' total to 23 candidates this cycle, expanding Democratic competition in Republican-held districts with candidates focused on affordability, fiscal responsibility, and practical solutions.
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  • Jake Johnson

How Big a Wave? This Minnesota Math Teacher Could Be the Democrats’ High-Water Mark.

What began as a long-shot campaign for Minnesota Democrat Jake Johnson has become a competitive congressional race. The high school math teacher and political newcomer initially struggled to attract party support while challenging Republican incumbent Brad Finstad. Now, Johnson is outraising Finstad, polls show a statistical dead heat, and Republicans are pouring money into defending the seat.
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  • Bobby Pulido, Henry Cuellar, Vicente Gonzalez

South Texas is Moving On From Trump

Dive into the dynamics of South Texas politics in 2026. Discover how Trump, Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Hinojosa are influencing the region's future.
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  • Rebecca Cooke

The Democratic Civil War Is Raging — Except in This Swing-State Race

Politico Magazine reports on Rebecca Cooke, who united progressives and moderates in her Wisconsin swing-district race and now has to win in November.
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  • Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Two Drinks with . . . Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

The Free Press talks with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez about siding with Republicans on some votes and why she thinks Democrats need room to disagree.
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  • Bobby Pulido

This Texas crooner could help Democrats win Congress, one quinceañera at a time

The Washington Post profiles Bobby Pulido, the Texas singer and Democratic candidate who would be the only member of Congress with a Latin Grammy.
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  • Bobby Pulido

‘Make Quinceañeras Great Again’: A Texan Singer Puts the G.O.P. on Defense

The New York Times reports that Tejano musician Bobby Pulido has put Republicans on defense in a Texas House district President Trump won easily in 2024.
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  • Adam Gray

Rep. Adam Gray talks immigration, socialism and Trump. ‘Not symbolic nonsense’

U.S. Rep. Adam Gray faces a challenging election amid extreme partisanship. Discover his centrist approach and the dynamics of California's 13th District.
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  • Sam Forstag

DOGE Upended His Work. Does Montana Care Enough to Vote for Him?

The Washington Sun reports on Sam Forstag, a Forest Service smokejumper whose work was upended by DOGE and who is now running for Congress in Montana.
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  • Bobby Pulido

In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blue

Roll Call follows Bobby Pulido on the trail in South Texas, where the Tejano singer asks voters in Republican areas to look past party labels.
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  • Mitchell Berman

Democratic doctors, nurses aim to flip Congress seats with a focus on healthcare

Good Morning America reports on Democratic doctors and nurses running for Congress with campaigns centered on lowering healthcare costs.
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Blue Dog PAC Endorses Four New Candidates Ready to Win Tough Seats

Today, the Blue Dog PAC announced its endorsement of four candidates running in the competitive districts that will determine next year’s House majority: Jake Johnson in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, Chaz Molder in Tennessee’s 5th, Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st, and Bill Hill in Alaska’s at-large district.
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  • Leela Gray

Exclusive: Leela Gray, a Retired Army Brigadier General, Would be First-Ever Female General Elected to Congress

Military.com interviews retired Army Brig. Gen. Leela Gray, who served 30 years and is challenging Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in Florida's 13th District.
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  • Sam Forstag

This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress

The Guardian interviews Montana smokejumper Sam Forstag, who is running for Congress and says neither party is serving the working class.
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  • Mitchell Berman

Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat

The Guardian profiles Mitchell Berman, an ER nurse and Democrat running to flip a Republican-leaning House seat in Wisconsin.
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  • Bill Hill

Alaska Democrats back independent Bill Hill in statewide House race

The Washington Post reports that Alaska Democrats are backing independent Bill Hill, a fisherman, in his statewide House race against Rep. Nick Begich.
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  • Brian Poindexter

In an Ohio congressional race with national scrutiny, Brian Poindexter wants to win on his own terms

News From The States profiles Brian Poindexter, a city councilman from a working-class Cleveland suburb whose congressional race has drawn national attention.
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Blue Dog PAC Endorses Six New Candidates Built to Win in Competitive Districts

Today, the Blue Dog PAC announced its endorsement of six Democratic candidates running in the competitive districts that will determine next year’s House majority: Brian Poindexter in Ohio's 7th Congressional District, Zach Dembo in Kentucky's 6th, JoAnna Mendoza in Arizona's 6th, Leela Gray in Florida's 13th, Sam Forstag in Montana's 1st, and Blake Gendebien in New York's 21st. All six are competing in the places Democrats have to win – not just where Democrats already have the advantage.
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  • Jake Johnson

High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability

The Guardian interviews Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher running on affordability against Rep. Brad Finstad in Minnesota's 1st District.
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  • Brian Poindexter

The Return of the Democratic Manly Man

The Atlantic looks at Ohio candidate Brian Poindexter and the Democratic Party's use of masculinity as a campaign strategy.
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