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House Democrats add 5 more candidates to ‘Red to Blue’ list
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Key Points:
- House Democrats have added five candidates, including three military veterans, to their “Red to Blue” program in an effort to regain the House majority amid the ongoing Iran war.
- The veteran candidates include Leela Gray, a retired Army brigadier general; Zach Dembo, a former Navy judge advocate; and Nancy Lacore, a former Navy admiral fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- These candidates leverage their military experience to criticize the Trump administration and Republican handling of the Iran conflict, using it as a key campaign issue.
- All five new recruits are running in districts currently rated as “likely” or “solid” Republican, highlighting the challenges Democrats face due to gerrymandering.
- Fundraising among the candidates varies significantly, with Lacore leading in funds raised, while some face financial disadvantages against well-funded Republican opponents.
