How Democrats could cost themselves the House in 2024

ADemocrats start to plan how to regain control of their lives Majority in the House in 2024One thing could stop them: legislators seeking higher office.

At least five House Democrats have said they will not run for reelection. Instead, they will vie for the Senate seat. There are still some important swing seats available. Republicans are already trying to figure out which districts can be easily flipped as GOP leaders struggle to retain their power. slim majority.

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Rep. Katie Porter After her announcement in January that she would be running to replace Sen. Dianne (D-CA), (D-CA), (D-CA), (D-CA), (D-CA), (D-CA)) is one of those who will run for higher office in 2024. Porter’s departure is likely to make this seat a toss up, since it was rated as one of most competitive House races in the 2022 midterm elections.

Feinstein’s race leaves open several other California House races, including those of Barbara Lee (D.CA) and Adam Schiff (D.CA). These are safe Democratic-leaning areas that Republicans would have a difficult time winning.

Similar circumstances are unfolding in Arizona where Ruben Gallego (D–AZ) will give up his House seat to run to the Senate seat currently held. The seat is currently being held by Senator Kyrsten Sinema who left the Democratic Party to run as an Independent. Gallego could be able to secure the Democratic-leaning Seat by running in a three way race.

Rep. Elissa slotkin (D–MI) announced that she will be running for the seat to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D–MI), who is also retiring. Slotkin’s announcement was quickly picked up by Republicans, who noted that it was a significant swing seat in Michigan. “path to growing the Republican majority runs through seats” As hers.

“The NRCC is all hands on deck to add this seat to the Republican column in 2024,” Jack Pandol is the communications director at the National Republican Congressional Committee. A statement. “Democrats are scrambling for the exits in Hakeem Jeffries’ extreme House Caucus, and this latest development makes their climb out of the minority that much steeper.”

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Democrats expressed confidence that they could win the House majority. However, Democrats noted that incumbents are not uncommon in vacating their seats for higher office.

“House Democrats are well positioned to take back the House in 2024, thanks in large part to our tremendous slate of Democrat incumbents who tirelessly advocate for their communities and continue to put People over Politics,” Suzan DelBene, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman. “Democrats will have great offensive opportunities in 2024, and holding on to these seats is key to our path to reclaiming the majority.”