The National Republican Congressional Committee has named nine candidates to its initial list of House hopefuls eligible for extra resources in this year’s midterm elections.
The MAGA Majority program is a rebranding of the party’s long-standing Young Guns effort. It will provide top-tier challengers in Democratic-held or open districts with early support and visibility.
As they defend their razor-thin majority this year, House Republicans face a challenging political environment as well as historic trends that suggest the party that holds the White House typically loses seats in the midterms. But NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson, R-N.C., said a strong slate of candidates and a focus on “the Trump agenda” will bolster the party’s chances in November.
