Republicans signal confidence over 2026 map in five battleground districts: Internal polling

Published May 8, 2026 3:40pm ET | Updated May 8, 2026 3:40pm ET



The GOP’s campaign arm is signaling confidence ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, claiming new internal polling shows them in position to flip five Democrat-held seats in November.

The National Republican Congressional Committee’s polling, its first released this cycle, shows Republicans are competitive in five Democratic-held districts that President Donald Trump won in 2024. 

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