In 2018, Democrats flipped dozens of Republican-held seats to turn the rest of Trump's first term into a political crucible. Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood wants a repeat in 2026. Georgia Republican Congressman Brian Jack is trying to stand in her way.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Even though Republican Brian Jack is only a first-term congressman, he has become a regular in the Oval Office these days. As the top recruiter for his […]

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    Underwood said she is looking for candidates with community involvement and public service beyond Washington politics. A registered nurse, she was a health care advocate before she ran in 2018, joining a cadre of Democratic newcomers that included military veterans, educators, activists and business owners.

    “It’s about having ordinary Americans step up” in a way that “draws a sharp contrast with the actions of these MAGA extremists,” she said.