In Pennsylvania's 7th District, in the Lehigh Valley, Hakeem Jeffries and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro are rallying support for Bob Brooks, a retired firefighter trying to unseat incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Jeffries said the goal is "making clear to the American people that we're focused on lowering the cost of groceries and gas and housing, we're committed to a country that provides affordable health care for every American."
Midterm elections are often a referendum on the party in power. This year's contests are set against President Donald Trump's second term, with his military action against Iran and economic policies reshaping the political landscape.
Republicans hope the president's signature legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (tax breaks and spending cuts), and a measure limiting lawmaker stock trading will buoy them with voters. But they face a historical trend of the president's party losing seats in midterms and the unpopularity of the Iran war.
Democrats aim to seize on voter disapproval of the war and refocus attention on kitchen-table issues like higher costs and gas prices.
While 435 House seats are contested, control often hinges on a few competitive districts. Pennsylvania's 7th District is a key battleground. Democrats are also targeting House contests in Pennsylvania's 1st, 8th, and 10th districts, all held by Republicans.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing for a cross-country trip to fundraise for the GOP and stump for candidates. Republicans have a cash edge. A question hovering over the election is the Supreme Court's June ruling allowing national parties to directly contribute to candidate campaigns.