The House Republican campaign committee is gearing up to defend the GOP's slim majority in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Despite holding onto control of the House in the last elections, the GOP faces a delicate 220-215 majority, with historical trends suggesting the party in power typically loses seats in midterms.
However, with President-elect Trump's victory and strong performance in key battleground states, National Republican Congressional Committee chair Rep. Richard Hudson sees a favorable landscape for Republicans. Hudson points out that there are 14 Democrats holding seats won by Trump, compared to only three Republicans in districts carried by Kamala Harris, indicating a potential offensive strategy for the GOP.
