Five years after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Democrats marked the day but made clear it will not serve as the centerpiece of their 2026 midterm messaging.

Democratic strategists say the approach reflects a recalibration driven by voter priorities rather than any diminished view of the day’s significance, as inflation, housing costs, and broader affordability concerns continue to dominate the political landscape.

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