We have to hold onto all current Democratic seats in the House and pick up three more to regain the majority. With a Democratic majority, we can:
Learn How These Three Democratic House Incumbents from Rural Districts Won:
Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM 02),
Don Davis (NC 01), and Jared Golden (ME 02)
Gabe Vasquez (NM 02) is a first-generation American who grew up on both sides of the border with Mexico. His rural district covers the southern half of New Mexico, including all of the NM/Mexico border. Trump carried the district by 1.9% over Harris in 2024, making Rep. Vasquez one of 13 Democrats elected in a district carried by Trump.
Don Davis (NC 01), a former Air Force Officer, represents 19 rural counties in North Carolina. Davis won by 1.7% in a district that went for Trump ‘24 by 51%, making Davis another of the 13 Democrats elected in a district carried by Trump.
Jared Golden (ME 02), a Marine Corp veteran, represents the northern half of Maine, the most rural district in the country. In ‘24, he won by 0.69%—or 2,705 votes—in a district Trump carried by 9.5%.
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