To restore checks and balances to Trump's authoritarian steps it is absolutely essential for Democrats to retake the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. Reclaiming the Senate is a much harder task. Beginning in early 2026 this page will very likely recommend funding Democratic challengers running against vulnerable Republicans.
Meanwhile, if you are interested in donating this year, a constructive course is to assist vulnerable House Democratic incumbents. This positions them to be well-funded next year in their likely close races against Republican challengers.
Seven such vulnerable Democratic incumbents are:
- Adam Gray, California, 13th Congressional District
- Derek Tran, CA-45
- Jared Golden, ME-02
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, MI-08
- Don Davis, NC-01
- Marcy Kaptur, OH-09
- Emilia Sykes, OH-13
The two California races were the closest House races in the country in 2024. Four of the other races are rated as tossups by the Cook Political Report and are in states where key Senate races will also occur in 2026 (so potentially positive spillover effect). One race (MI-08) is included here that Cook rates as lean Democrat because the Democratic incumbent is a first-term candidate (they need funds more), there will also be a key Senate race in Michigan, and it's a battleground state.
The default donation option divides your contribution evenly among the candidates. If you'd like, you can use the "customize amounts" button to apportion your donation in any combination you desire.
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- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- I am not a federal contractor.
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Contributions to Don Davis Victory Fund will be allocated as follows:
The first $3,300/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Don Davis for NC and designated for the general election. The next $10,000/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to the North Carolina Democratic Party - Federal. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting john@bluewavepolitics.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.