Midterm results shake up national map
A blue wave that washed over Republican-held suburbs across the country in last week’s midterm elections has reshaped the nation’s political map.
Deep dissatisfaction with President Trump and an apparent realignment, both political and geographic, among suburban voters helped Democrats reclaim control of the House of Representatives, where the party won more Republican-held seats than in any midterm election since Watergate.
Now, even before the final races have been decided, Democrats are plotting new forays into what has long been seemingly invincible Republican territory.
At the same time, Republicans are eyeing some districts held by Democrats still undergoing their new member orientation.
“We’re going to have to be more focused on protecting our front-line candidates,” said Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.), one of several candidates running to become the next chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “So many members coming in from those swing districts, it’s going to be a higher priority.”
The new Congress will include at least 29 Democrats who represent districts Trump won in 2016, pending the final outcomes of uncalled races in Maine and Utah.
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