Democrats’ dwindling 2022 map – By Alexi McCammond, Sarah Mucha (Axios) / Sept 21 2021
Democrats are trying to unseat only about half as many Republican House members next year as they did in 2020, trimming their target list from 39 to 21.
Why it matters: The narrowing map — which reflects where Democrats see their best chance of flipping seats — is the latest datapoint showing the challenging political landscape the party faces in the crucial 2022 midterms.
- The once-a-decade redistricting process, Donald Trump’s exit from the White House and a razor-thin House majority that requires more focus on protecting incumbents are among the factors at work.
- A smaller map makes candidate recruitment even more important.
What they’re saying: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, told Axios his party must be “flexible and nimble” and that the districts in play remain subject to change — based on redistricting and the extent of Republican overreach.
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