Republican Groups Expand Midterm Spending to 39 House Races Once Considered Safe

Republican entities have begun to allocate funds to at least 39 House races previously considered secure, prompted by internal polling that indicates potential vulnerabilities ahead of the November 3 election. Three operatives knowledgeable about party strategies revealed this shift. A review by Reuters of spending from major Republican groups and wealthy donors shows that since September 1, they have committed resources to congressional contests where they had not previously invested. Many of these newly supported candidates are situated in Republican strongholds and still maintain leads over their Democratic opponents in public surveys. Concerns have arisen among party leaders that voters may use the upcoming election to voice their discontent with President Donald Trump's policies. House Republican leaders recently warned several campaigns that internal data suggests they cannot assume victory, even in districts Trump won by significant margins.