2026 Frontline Members
Frontline is the DCCC’s tested program to ensure Democratic Members of Congress from the most competitive seats have both the resources and cutting-edge information they need to execute effective reelection campaigns. This cycle, our path to retake the Majority hinges on winning these tough Frontline races. These Members need your help to get across the finish line in 2026.
Josh Harder CA-09
Congressman Josh Harder represents California’s 9th Congressional District, which is centered around San Joaquin County and is one of 13 districts held by a Democrat and won by Donald Trump in 2024. Growing up, Josh worked as a local paper boy, attended public high school, and earned scholarships from the local Rotary Club and the American Legion to go to college. Before heading to Congress, Josh worked with entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping them to grow and create thousands of new jobs. In 2018, Josh flipped this district from red to blue after his Republican Member of Congress voted to take health care away from millions of Americans – including Josh’s brother. In Washington, Josh is fighting to lower costs, protect access to health care, and create good-paying jobs for Central Valley families. He has successfully delivered new benefits to veterans, new funds to farmers, and new infrastructure projects to the Valley. The NRCC has targeted this seat and Josh as one of their top targets in the last three elections, and GOP House leadership have regularly come to Josh’s district to fundraise for his opponent. It’s critical that Josh has the resources to keep this seat blue.
Adam Gray CA-13
Congressman Adam Gray represents California’s 13th Congressional District and is a native son of the Valley – born and raised in Merced. Before being elected to Congress, Adam served as a California Assemblymember, where he fought against the state water grab, increased funding for public safety, wrote the bill to suspend the gas tax, and paved the way for rural health care expansion at University of California Merced. His strong record is why members of the law enforcement community and Republicans alike supported Adam to run for Congress. Adam flipped this district from Red to Blue in 2024, beating extremist John Duarte by 187 votes – the closest margin of victory in the country. As national Republicans work to take back this seat, we must ensure Adam has the resources necessary to win reelection and keep CA-13 blue.
George Whitesides CA-27
Congressman George Whitesides represents California’s 27th Congressional District, which includes the Antelope Valley, the San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita. Over the past 20 years, George served as Chief of Staff for NASA during the Obama administration, was the first CEO of Virgin Galactic, where he created hundreds of good-paying jobs in the Antelope Valley, and supported frontline responders by founding Megafire Action, an organization dedicated to solving our nation’s wildfire crisis. In 2024, George flipped this district from Red to Blue by a slim margin after years of GOP control. Republicans are eager to spend millions to get this seat back, which is why it’s critical George has the resources to keep this seat in Democratic hands.
Derek Tran CA-45
Congressman Derek Tran represents California’s 45th Congressional District, and made history in 2024 as the first Vietnamese American ever elected to represent the Vietnamese diaspora of Little Saigon. A father of three, U.S. Army veteran, and small business owner, Derek is deeply committed to tackling the issues most important to Southern California’s working-class families in Congress – from the cost of living and prescription drugs to the threats on reproductive freedom and our democracy at large. As a consumer rights attorney, he spent years fighting on behalf of workers getting ripped off and discriminated against by corporations – an experience that further shaped his call to service. Derek flipped this Orange County district from Red to Blue in 2024, winning the most expensive competitive House race in the country by roughly 600 votes. Combined, Democrats and Republicans spent $46 million on this race in 2024, and it is expected to once again be a top target for Republicans in 2026. It is essential that Derek has the resources to keep this seat blue.
Dave Min CA-47
Congressman Dave Min is a former SEC enforcement attorney, the son of Korean immigrants, and proud product of California public schools who now represents California’s 47th Congressional District. Prior to joining Congress, Rep. Min served as a California State Senator, where he shepherded 28 bills into law – including legislation enshrining abortion rights in the California Constitution, expanding protections for domestic violence survivors, banning gun sales on state property, and leading the fight to terminate offshore drilling and address the causes of our climate crisis. In 2024, Min’s opponent spent more than $4 million to try to flip the competitive open seat, and Republicans are already gearing up to target this seat again in the midterms, making this a critical seat on the path to 218.
Jahana Hayes CT-05
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes represents Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, which encompasses the northwestern part of the state and includes Danbury, the Farmington Valley, and the Upper Naugatuck River Valley. Jahana grew up surrounded by poverty, drugs, and violence in a housing project in Waterbury, and became pregnant at 17. While supporting her young family, Jahana enrolled in community college, then went on to earn a four-year degree and two advanced degrees. She became a high school history teacher in the same town where she grew up. In 2016, President Obama honored Jahana as the National Teacher of the Year for her dedication to her students and community. As a celebrated teacher and now as a congresswoman, she is a relentless advocate for equitable access to opportunity for all, quality education, affordable health care, food security, labor, agriculture, and the environment. Jahana first entered politics in 2018 and helped Democrats defend this seat, which historically went back and forth between GOP and Democratic hands for decades. Republicans have spent millions every cycle to defeat her, and we expect she will need considerable resources to fend off Republican attacks this cycle and keep CT-05 blue.
Frank Mrvan IN-01
Congressman Frank Mrvan represents Indiana’s 1st Congressional District. Since coming to Congress, Frank has worked in a bipartisan fashion to bring people together to solve problems. Frank currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, working with the bipartisan leaders of the Steel Caucus to advocate for strong Buy American requirements and steel tariffs that protect our national security interests, domestic steel producers, and steelworkers from unfair trade. As a new member of the House Appropriations Committee, Frank will build on his legislative successes to advocate for Northwest Indiana and be a voice for veterans, seniors, children, and all members of organized labor. In 2020, Republicans redistricted this once-safe seat, which has been held by Democrats for 90 years, into a more competitive seat. In 2026, Republicans are lining up to make a play for this district, and Frank will need the resources to build a campaign that can reach every constituent in his district and keep IN-01 blue.
Jared Golden ME-02
Congressman Jared Golden represents Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which is located north of Portland and spans the whole state up to the Canadian border. Jared grew up in Leeds, Maine, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after 9/11, serving combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. After earning his college education through veterans education benefits, Jared served in the Maine Legislature representing Lewiston, where he passed legislation to improve mental health care for veterans and first responders, stood up for working families, and fought for affordable and accessible health care. Elected to Congress in 2018, Jared has been a fierce advocate for Maine, working to expand access to affordable health care, defend protections for people with pre-existing conditions, lower prescription drug costs, protect Social Security and Medicare, and support Maine’s heritage industries. ME-02 is a true swing district. In 2024, Jared spent over $7.5 million to beat his Republican opponent by just 0.6 percent in a district that voted for Trump by more than 9 points. In 2026, the NRCC is out to flip this district, and Rep. Golden must have the resources necessary to keep ME-02 blue.
Kristen McDonald Rivet MI-08
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet represents Michigan’s 8th Congressional District and grew up in a working-class household in small-town Michigan. After becoming the first generation in her family to go to college, she dedicated her career to fighting for families like her own. In the State Senate, Kristen led the charge to pass the largest tax cut for working families in state history, repealed the 1931 abortion ban, and introduced a plan to address the growing childcare crisis. Now, in Congress, she’s working to level the playing field for Mid-Michiganders. Whether it's lowering the cost of groceries, housing, and prescription drugs or protecting a woman’s fundamental freedoms, Kristen will continue to fight tirelessly so that families have more opportunities to thrive. We must ensure Rep. McDonald Rivet has the resources it takes to win reelection in this blue-collar, Trump-won district.
Don Davis NC-01
Congressman Don Davis represents North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in Eastern North Carolina. Don is a veteran, educator, minister, and dedicated public servant. As an Air Force veteran, he continued his commitment to public service by becoming the youngest mayor of his town at age 29. As mayor, Don fought for a better quality of life for North Carolina families by rebuilding the economy and investing in decades-old infrastructure projects. Don believed then, as he does now, that our government should work for the people. In 2008, he ran and won his first state senate election. In his six terms as a North Carolina state Senator, Don was a champion for eastern North Carolina, fighting for rural communities and delivering results for families. He worked to expand high-speed internet, raise teacher pay, ensure that military pensions are tax exempt, and secure over $215 million in funding to expand access to quality health care in rural North Carolina. In past cycles NC-01 leaned Democratic, but redistricting has turned it into a “Toss Up.” The GOP will spend heavily to flip this seat and expand their narrow majority. We must ensure Rep. Davis has the resources necessary to keep NC-01 blue.
Nellie Pou NJ-09
Congresswoman Nellie Pou represents New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Born and raised in Paterson and a product of its public schools, Rep. Pou made history in 1997 as the first Latina elected to represent the 35th Legislative District in the State Assembly before making history again in 2012 when she rose to the State Senate. Nellie has dedicated her entire life to the community that raised her, and she understands that families are being squeezed by corporate greed driving up costs, leading her to run for Congress. In 2024, NJ-09 experienced one of the most drastic shifts to the right among the entire House battlefield. As national Republicans target this district and seek to exploit recent shifts with Hispanic voters, it’s essential for Rep. Pou to have the resources necessary to keep this Trump-won seat in Democratic hands.
Gabe Vasquez NM-02
Congressman Gabe Vasquez represents New Mexico’s 2nd District made up of Albuquerque and southern New Mexico, running along the U.S.-Mexican border. Gabe is a first-generation American and a champion for working families who has dedicated himself to public service. In 2017, he was elected to the Las Cruces City Council. During his time as a city councilman, Gabe delivered millions of dollars to increase the Las Cruces Police budget, created and improved parks, updated the district’s infrastructure, promoted policy that created thousands of jobs, and helped craft a comprehensive development plan that focuses on lifting families out of poverty. As a congressman, Gabe is working hard every day in Washington to create good-paying jobs, help New Mexico families deal with the rising cost of living, ensure all New Mexicans have access to affordable and high-quality health care, combat climate change, and conserve public lands to capitalize on the district’s growing outdoor recreation economy. NM-02 has been a Republican stronghold, with only one other Democrat holding this seat since 2011, but Gabe defeated far-right Republicans despite the NRCC spending big to defeat him. In 2026, Republicans have their eyes set on NM-02 again and will do everything they can to take back this seat. We must ensure Rep. Vasquez has the resources necessary to hold this seat.
Dina Titus NV-01
Congresswoman Dina Titus is currently in her eighth term in the U.S. House of Representatives and is the dean of Nevada’s Congressional delegation. Rep. Titus is a senior member of the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs. Rep. Titus serves as a ranking member of the key Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, where she works to improve rail infrastructure and safety in Nevada and fights to protect the thousands of rail workers who keep the country moving. After helping the Las Vegas community recover from the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, Rep. Titus has emerged as one of the leading voices in Congress for substantive action to reduce gun violence. An expert on matters of nuclear energy and waste, Rep. Titus leads the effort in Congress to oppose the revitalization of Yucca Mountain. Despite redistricting making her seat significantly more competitive, Rep. Titius proved once again that with critical resources, she has what it takes to keep winning in this competitive district.
Susie Lee NV-03
Congresswoman Susie Lee represents Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District District — a Trump-won district and one of the most competitive House seats in the country. Before Congress, she led education nonprofits. Since first winning this battleground district in 2018, Susie has fought hard to hold it, winning re-election in 2024 by just 2.74% — her slimmest margin yet. NV-03 is one of only 13 House districts nationwide that voted for Trump while still electing a Democrat, making it a top target for Republicans. This district has voted for the presidential winner in every election since 2004, underscoring just how razor-thin the margins are. In Congress, Susie has secured billions for Nevada and gotten legislation signed into law to help lower housing and health care costs, protect our water supply, and improve veterans’ health care. With control of the House in 2026 hinging on races like Susie’s, keeping her seat is crucial for Democrats’ path to reclaiming the majority.Following her hard-fought re-election, Susie was elected by her colleagues as Battleground Leadership Representative in the House Democratic Caucus. The NRCC has already started targeting Rep. Lee, and every dollar counts in the battle to keep NV-03 blue. Let’s make sure Susie has the resources she needs to win again in 2026.
Steven Horsford NV-04
Congressman Steven Horsford represents Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, the state’s largest and most diverse district encompassing 50,000 square miles including parts of Las Vegas. Born and raised within the district he represents, Steven has been fighting for working families throughout his career. As the son of a single immigrant mother, he worked multiple jobs to help support his younger siblings and was the first in his family to attend college.
He later led the state’s largest workforce development program – helping thousands of workers find good-paying jobs – and made history as Nevada’s first African American Senate Majority Leader. As a state Senator, he worked across party lines to pass landmark legislation to create clean energy jobs, solve the worst budget crisis in state history and protect essential healthcare, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
First elected to Congress in 2012, Steven has passed legislation to make housing more affordable, reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and secure funding for Nevada’s schools and job-training programs. He has been recognized for policy achievements and coalition-building throughout his career, current appointments to the Ways and Means Committee and as Chief Deputy Whip, and recently as Lawmaker of the Year by Everytown for Gun Safety. And, as chair emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus and as a co-chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, he continues to advance work, wages, wealth, and opportunity for everyone.
In 2026, the NRCC will prioritize NV-04 as a key pickup target, as they have every cycle. President Donald Trump has already singled out NV-04, challenging the deep coalition of Team Horsford, labor unions, and national organizing networks. It is critical for Rep. Horsford to have the necessary resources to keep the district blue.
Tom Suozzi NY-03
As Mayor of Glen Cove, Nassau County Executive, and Congressman, Tom Suozzi has always worked with both parties to get things done and deliver meaningful results for families across Long Island and Queens. From reducing costs to make life more affordable, improving public safety by supporting police, advocating for bipartisan solutions to fix our border, caring for veterans, and protecting our environment by cleaning the Long Island Sound, Tom focuses on what matters most. In 2024, Tom won the most competitive special election of the cycle by flipping New York’s Third Congressional District from Red to Blue. Tom also won re-election in the 2024 General Election – despite Trump winning the district by over four points. We must ensure Tom Suozzi has the resources to keep NY-03 blue.
Laura Gillen NY-04
Congresswoman Laura Gillen represents New York’s Fourth Congressional District and grew up in Baldwin. A tenacious fighter and advocate for the underdog, Laura has a long history of taking on big challenges and delivering results. After college, she assisted people living with HIV/AIDS at the height of the AIDS epidemic, and worked for St. Mother Teresa’s home for the dying in Kolkata, India. An attorney, Laura worked pro bono to represent victims of domestic violence. As a working mom, Laura saw a need for problem-solving leadership and in 2017 became the first Democrat to be elected as Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years. As Supervisor, Laura led efforts to revitalize the town’s infrastructure, sued to recover damages for contaminants in the public water supply, and took on corruption to cut out waste, fraud, and abuse to help lower taxes. In 2024, Laura won one of the most competitive House races in the country by flipping New York’s Fourth Congressional Seat from Red to Blue – winning by just over two points. As a Congresswoman, Laura is working across party lines to lower costs, secure the border, and keep Nassau County families safe. We must ensure Laura Gillen has the resources to keep NY-04 blue.
Josh Riley NY-19
Congressman Josh Riley represents New York’s Nineteenth Congressional District and was born and raised in Endicott, New York, where his mom worked in law enforcement and his family worked in manufacturing for generations. Josh saw friends and family lose jobs while Wall Street got rich, motivating him to devote his career to fighting for working families. As an attorney and public servant, he advocated for children who needed health care, protected the right to vote, brought together Democrats and Republicans to fight the opioid epidemic, and held companies accountable for exploiting workers, servicemembers, and seniors. In 2024, Josh flipped New York’s Nineteenth Congressional District from Red to Blue – winning one of the most highly competitive races by just over two points. In Congress, Josh is working overtime to lower costs for Upstate New Yorkers by creating good-paying union jobs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and supporting hard-working farmers. Josh’s seat will be a prime target for Republicans in the midterms and he must have the resources to keep this seat blue.
John Mannion NY-22
Congressman John Mannion represents New York’s Twenty-Second Congressional District. For almost 30 years, John Mannion worked as an AP Biology and Chemistry teacher at West Genesee and the Syracuse City School Districts, and advocated for teachers and students as a teachers’ union president. After nearly three decades as a public school science teacher, John decided to run for State Senate to stand up for Central New York and Mohawk Valley families’ rights and opportunities, including working to secure more funding for schools. In the State Senate, John brought Democrats and Republicans together to deliver big results for families, including helping to bring Micron to Clay to create tens of thousands of jobs, advocating for organized labor, providing tax relief for hardworking families, creating the first new police department in New York in half a century, and passing laws to protect a woman’s right to choose. Now, John is continuing that work in Congress by fighting for women’s reproductive freedom, working to secure critical funding for public schools, fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare, and keeping Central New York and Mohawk Valley families safe by working towards bipartisan immigration reform. John will be in a tough fight for this seat in 2026, it is critical he has the financial support to keep this seat in Democratic hands.
Marcy Kaptur OH-09
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur represents Ohio’s 9th Congressional District on the southern coast of the Great Lakes. A Toledo native who lives in the same home in which she grew up, her Ohio roots run deep. Her father operated their family-run grocery while her mother worked on the line at the Champion Spark Plug factory and on its first UAW organizing committee. The first in her family to graduate high school and college on scholarship, Kaptur earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from the Universities of Wisconsin and Michigan and worked across the U.S. as an urban and regional planner in struggling communities before serving as an urban policy advisor to President Jimmy Carter. Later, while at MIT pursuing a Ph.D. in urban planning and development, she was recruited by local Democrats in Ohio to run against the incumbent Republican. Though outspent 3-to-1, she defeated him in an upset that attracted national attention. Marcy is now the longest-serving woman in House history. As the first woman to chair the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, she now uses her senior-ranking position to rebuild the economic strength of her region and the nation. She advocates for America’s homegrown strength and is a passionate voice for workers, seniors, health care, agriculture, small businesses, veterans, and the U.S. military, including as the author of legislation that created the National World War II Memorial. A reliable working-class blue seat for decades, OH-09 is a highly competitive district, and Marcy spent nearly $5 million to hold it in 2024. The GOP will stop at nothing to flip this seat red and advance their dangerous agenda. We must ensure Rep. Kaptur has the resources necessary to keep OH-09 blue.
Emilia Sykes OH-13
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes represents Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in Northeast Ohio. Before running for Congress, Emilia made history when she became the first Black woman under the age of 30 to serve in the Ohio legislature. She spent four years in Democratic leadership, holding the positions of Assistant Whip, Minority Whip, and Minority Leader. As a state representative, Emilia fought for tax cuts for working families, funding for high-speed internet, higher wages, and safer working conditions. During her first year as Minority Leader, the percentage of bipartisan bills passed was nearly double each of the previous two legislative sessions combined. Emilia has received numerous awards for her advocacy, including Legislator of the Year from the Ohio Minority Business Enterprise. Now serving in Congress, she has brought that same passion and commitment to Washington to stand up for the people she represents. In her first term in Congress, she secured over $300 million in federal dollars to the district and returned over $4 million directly to constituents. The fight to hold this district will be tough, but Emilia has proven she’s a battle-tested leader who has what it takes to win. In 2024, she spent more than $5 million to fend off Republicans and win reelection to this highly competitive seat. The GOP will once again spend heavily to influence this election and attack Emilia’s successful track record in Congress. We must ensure Rep. Sykes has the resources necessary to keep this “Toss Up” district blue.
Janelle Bynum OR-05
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum represents Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and made history in 2024 as the first Black lawmaker elected to represent Oregon in Congress. A small business owner, engineer, and mom of four, Janelle has been a consistent champion for Oregon families. During her four terms in the state legislature, Janelle has worked with her colleagues across the aisle to protect reproductive rights, address housing affordability, and strengthen Oregon's local economy. Janelle led the push in the Oregon House to pass the Oregon CHIPS Act, which is giving Oregon a competitive edge and helping bring thousands of good jobs in the semiconductor industry to the state. In 2024, Janelle had to spend more than $7 million to flip this district from Red to Blue, and will once again need critical resources to win in this GOP-targeted seat.
Henry Cuellar TX-28
Congressman Henry Cuellar represents Texas’ 28th Congressional District, which includes Laredo, San Antonio, and Rio Grande City. A steadfast Democrat and a proven bipartisan leader, Cuellar consistently ranks among the most bipartisan Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. As the most degreed member of Congress, he credits his education to the hard work and values instilled by his farmworker parents. In 2024, Congressman Cuellar was one of the top Democratic overperformers on the House battlefield, winning his district by more than five points. Despite his decisive victory, TX-28 remains a top target for national Republicans, given Trump’s margin of victory in the district. With Republicans determined to flip this seat, Cuellar must have the resources to defend it and keep TX-28 blue.
Vicente Gonzalez TX-34
A proud son of a Korean War veteran, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez has been an advocate for working families his entire life. After graduating law school, Vicente started his own law firm in McAllen, working diligently to defend the middle class from corporate greed. He is currently serving his fifth term in Congress, fighting for South Texas values as a member of the Committees on Financial Services. He has helped constituents cut through red tape and worked across the aisle to deliver for veterans. Vicente is working to lower prescription drug prices, protect benefits and health care for our seniors, and create good-paying jobs to build up our economy and grow the middle class. Vicente is a battle-tested incumbent who has fought and delivered for South Texas time and time again. Despite Trump winning this district in 2024, Rep. Gonzalez outperformed the top of the ticket and beat his Republican opponent by more than 5,000 votes. National Republicans won’t give up and it is essential that Rep. Gonzalez has the resources to keep this seat blue.
Eugene Vindman VA-07
Congressman Eugene Vindman represents Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District and is an American hero and dedicated public servant. After 25 years of service in the Army, Eugene served in the White House as the National Security Council Senior Ethics Official under Donald Trump, and blew the whistle on Trump asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate his political rival in exchange for U.S. support. Trump’s decision to fire Eugene for coming forward didn’t deter him from looking for new ways to serve his community and his country. Now, in Congress, Rep. Vindman has stepped up once again and is fighting to lower costs, protect democracy, restore abortion rights, and fight for Virginians. In 2024, national Republicans spent over $5 million to try and beat Rep. Vindman, and we must ensure he has the resources to keep VA-07 blue in 2026.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez WA-03
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Marie is a fifth-generation Washingtonian who built an independent auto repair shop with her husband from the ground up. After learning how difficult it is for small business owners in the trades to get a mortgage, they decided to build their own house in rural Skamania county. And when they couldn’t find childcare near their home, they had to take their young son to work with them. Marie’s experience reflects the reality of so many working Americans—yet it’s a rarity in Congress. In DC, Marie is focused on what working people want—good jobs that don’t require a college degree, lower costs for essentials like medications and gas, and a fair shot at home ownership. In 2022, she flipped this traditionally red district and won reelection in 2024 by one of the nation’s tightest margins. The Cook Political Report already has this race classified as a “Toss Up,” and the GOP is going to work hard to flip this seat and expand their narrow House majority. We must ensure Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has the resources necessary to once again win WA-03.