
The 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats will seek to regain control of Congress, are still over a year away. But some primary challengers are already gearing up for an intense campaign season, especially as young Democrats seek to change the face of the party and unseat veteran lawmakers.
A group of candidates in their 20s and 30s are already stepping up to challenge career Democrats for their seats in Congress, emphasizing their disapproval of the way the party has handled pushing back against President Donald Trump's actions in the first months of the administration.