If House Republicans lose their majority in November, it won’t be because their most politically vulnerable members lack the money to defend themselves.
The 16 Republicans on the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Patriot incumbent-protection program had an average of $2.7 million in cash-on-hand as the 2026 campaign year began, according to Federal Election Commission reports filed over the weekend.
The money could help the swing-district Republicans guard against an unfavorable political environment in the second midterm election of President Donald Trump, whose 41% approval rating is a drag on his party and could help Democrats make the net gain of ...