Democrats aim to build on momentum in 2026 as GOP shifts focus to affordability

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( NewsNation ) — The Democratic National Committee is looking to double down on its organizing push ahead of the 2026 midterms after the party’s resounding success in off-year races earlier this month.

The party saw wide success in statewide races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as local mayoral races and a critical proposition in California that is projected to add five Democratic Congressional Districts ahead of the midterms. It was a stark contrast to the devastating losses of the 2024 general election, which saw them lose control of the U.S. Senate and fail to secure control of the U.S. House or the White House.

The DN