Democrats outline 'multiple paths' to a Senate majority - all through red terrain
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Democrats see multiple pathways to flipping the Senate in 2026, targeting states like Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, and Ohio, while defending key states such as Michigan, Georgia, and New Hampshire.
- DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand emphasized strong candidate recruitment and a focus on issues like rising costs and health care, blaming former President Trump's policies for voter dissatisfaction.
- Primary challenges in some states, notably Maine and Texas, have sparked internal party debates, with progressive senators criticizing the DSCC for backing more establishment candidates.
- The DSCC is expanding its map beyond traditional battlegrounds, considering even deep-red states like Mississippi as potential targets, while maintaining a flexible approach to candidate recruitment.
- Immigration and deportation policies
