Democrats strategizing on how to take back the House in upcoming midterm elections

NPR | By Claudia Grisales,

Michel Martin

Published February 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM EST

Democrats are meeting this week to discuss their strategy to regain control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.

Claudia Grisales

Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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