{"id":2338986,"date":"2024-09-10T05:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T09:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-house-races-to-watch-in-the-2024-election-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T05:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T09:12:07","slug":"top-house-races-to-watch-in-the-2024-election-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-house-races-to-watch-in-the-2024-election-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Top House races to watch in the 2024 election &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftop-house-races-to-watch-in-the-2024-election-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2338986&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>S\u200b campaign\u2064 has significantly benefited\u200b from grassroots \u200csupport,\u200c prompting more donations and resources for the upcoming election. He\u200b faces a challenge from Republican candidate, state Rep. Terence \u200bEveritt, who has positioned \u2063himself \u2062as a strong contender by emphasizing local issues and concerns as well \u2062as drawing on national\u200d GOP support.<\/p>\n<p>Davis&#8217;s district, which has been historically competitive, will see intense campaigning from both \u200csides, as \u200dDemocrats\u200d aim to\u2062 maintain\u2064 their foothold in North Carolina while Republicans look \u2063to\u200d capitalize on\u200b any dissatisfaction with the current administration \u2063and make inroads in the state. The shifting dynamics of party \u200csupport\u200d and local\u2063 issues will\u200b undoubtedly play a major role\u200d in determining the outcome of this race, which is seen as pivotal not \u200bjust for the district but \u2062for the balance of \u200dpower\u2062 in\u200b the\u2064 House. With the political landscape shifting continually \u2063leading up to\u200d the 2024 elections, Davis&#8217;s ability to\u2063 mobilize voters and effectively communicate his\u200b record will be paramount for his reelection campaign.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Top House races to watch in the 2024 election<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1748571\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>With less than two months until the November general election and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3145835\/delaware-new-hampshire-rhode-island-2024-primaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>congressional primaries wrapping up <\/a>on Tuesday, several House incumbents in competitive districts are gearing up to defend their seats in what are expected to be the closest races of the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2024<\/a> cycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-republicans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republicans<\/a> are looking to expand their razor-thin majority this fall, with <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democrats<\/a> hoping to flip the House back to blue. The GOP is defending several tight races in Arizona and New York, while a few House Democrats are hoping to hold on in seats that moved red thanks to<strong> <\/strong>redistricting or in states that former President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> won in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>With Vice President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> taking the reins from President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a>, House Democrats are hoping the enthusiasm surrounding her campaign will trickle down to the downballot races. On the other side, Republicans are working tirelessly to tie vulnerable Democrats to Harris&rsquo;s administrative record with messaging bills and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manchin-does-delicate-dance-with-democrats-as-he-considers-political-future\/\" title=\"Manchin treads carefully with Democrats while pondering political future.\">ad campaigns targeting<\/a> their votes in the House.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the top House races to watch in the 2024 cycle, several of which are 2022 midterm rematches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reps. Anthony D&rsquo;Esposito (R-NY), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) are among the House Republicans facing competitive races in the 2024 general election. (Photos: Associated Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York&rsquo;s 4th, 17th, 18th and 19th districts<\/h2>\n<p>The GOP is defending three competitive seats in New York this fall, with freshman Reps. Anthony D&rsquo;Esposito (R-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) hoping that their one term in Congress will not be their last. The races also have larger implications for the party, as Republicans hope a series of wins in the Empire State will prove the area is becoming more conservative.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans&rsquo; 2022 &ldquo;red wave&rdquo; missed the mark in most respects but landed in New York, allowing D&rsquo;Esposito to flip the state&rsquo;s 4th Congressional District despite Democrats having a 5-point advantage that year. This cycle, D&rsquo;Esposito&rsquo;s seat is considered one of the friendliest to Democrats. He is facing a rematch from Democrat Laura Gillen, whom he beat by over 10,000 votes. An internal poll from McLaughlin &amp; Associates found D&rsquo;Esposito leading Gillen, 48% to 42%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Lawler&rsquo;s case, he is running for reelection in the 17th District that Biden won by 10 points in 2020. He is facing former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones, who drew ire from progressives after he endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman&rsquo;s (D-NY) primary challenger. The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3031321\/progressive-caucus-pac-rescinds-endorsement-democrat-mondaire-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>rescinded its endorsement of Jones<\/a> shortly after.<\/p>\n<p>Molinaro is facing a familiar foe, Josh Riley, whom he bested in the 2022 midterm elections by a slim margin of just 4,500 votes. Like D&rsquo;Esposito and Lawler, Molinaro has earned a reputation on Capitol Hill for being a more centrist &mdash; representing the shifting political sands in his 19th District, which has flipped between Democratic and Republican hands frequently. Riley is backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee&rsquo;s &ldquo;Red to Blue&rdquo; program, marking the district as one Democrats believe they have a strong chance of flipping in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>On the Democratic side, Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) is one of the most vulnerable Democrats in New York. Ryan is facing Alison Esposito, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-really-jogging-my-brain-here-dem-senate-candidate-cant-name-his-climate-policy-accomplishments\/\" title=\"\u2018I\u2019m Really Jogging My Brain Here\u2019: Dem Senate Candidate Can\u2019t Name His Climate Policy Accomplishments\">state lieutenant governor<\/a> in 2022. The 18th District is a swing district, with Democrats working diligently to retain if they wish to expand their majority and take back the House. Esposito&rsquo;s campaign has tried to paint Ryan as a radical Democrat, though most of Ryan&rsquo;s voting record in Congress is that of a centrist.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) are facing strong challengers in Arizona&rsquo;s 2024 election. (Photos: Associated Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona&rsquo;s 1st and 6th districts<\/h2>\n<p>Eyes will be on Arizona in the 2024 cycle, especially after the state was at the center of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-calls-2-7-billion-smartmatic-lawsuit-attack-on-first-amendment-moves-to-dismiss\/\" title=\"Fox News Calls .7 Billion Smartmatic Lawsuit Attack On First Amendment, Moves To Dismiss\">election fraud claims<\/a> from the 2022 midterm elections and the 2020 election. While the Senate and presidential election are likely to gain the most attention, a few Republicans are defending their seats that are ranked &ldquo;toss-ups&rdquo; by the<em> Cook Political Report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Immigration is a significant issue of the 2024 election, with Republicans leaning heavily on the Biden-Harris administration&rsquo;s border policies for campaigning to try and attack Democrats for the level of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) survived a primary challenge from his right flank and will go on to face Kristen Engel, who lost to Ciscomani in the 2022 midterm elections by just one point. A poll from Change Research in July found Engel leading Ciscomani, 44% to 43%, and the general election matchup for Arizona&rsquo;s 6th District is likely to be a tight race.<\/p>\n<p>In one of the most competitive House districts in the country, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) is facing state Rep. Amish Shah in the November general election for Arizona&rsquo;s 1st District. Last cycle, Schweikert defeated a relatively unknown candidate who received little help from national Democrats. This year, the Democrats&rsquo; House Majority PAC has pledged more than $6 million on ads in the district compared to the $4.9 million promised by the GOP&rsquo;s Congressional Leadership Fund, per the <em>Associated Press.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FILE &ndash; Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) speaks to reporters after giving an address to state lawmakers, Feb. 17, 2023, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo\/Becky Bohrerm File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alaska&rsquo;s at-large seat<\/h2>\n<p>Alaska is one of two states that use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3124795\/mary-peltola-alaska-ranked-choice-voting-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>ranked choice voting<\/a> for federal elections, and incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) will face three opponents in the general election for the Last Frontier State&rsquo;s sole House seat.<\/p>\n<p>Peltola <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3140581\/race-for-alaskas-lone-us-house-seat-narrows-to-final-four-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>will face<\/a> Republicans Nick Begich and Andrew Salisbury and independent John Wayne Howe in the ranked choice election. The congresswoman received the most votes out of 12 candidates who ran in the open primary, followed by Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. Dahlstrom, who was backed by Trump and national Republicans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3132833\/trump-backed-nancy-dahlstrom-withdraws-alaska-house-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>withdrew from the race<\/a> after she came in third, hoping to consolidate the GOP vote around Begich.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Peltola won partially due to ranked choice voting and because of infighting between the Republican candidates. With Republicans hoping to rally behind Begich, it is likely that a victory for Peltola may be slightly harder to secure this time around. The <em>Cook Political Report <\/em>rates her seat as a &ldquo;toss-up.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adams-remains-frontrunner-in-wide-open-race-to-be-nycs-next-mayor-poll-shows\/\" title=\"Adams Remains Frontrunner In Wide-Open Race To Be NYC\u2019s Next Mayor, Poll Shows\">ranked choice voting system<\/a>, a candidate who gets a majority of most first-choice votes in the initial count wins. If no one does, votes are reallocated as candidates are eliminated. A poll taken from Cygnal from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 found Peltola with a slight lead over Begich, 46% to 45%.<\/p>\n<p>Peltola is one of a handful of House Democrats who frequently vote outside party lines on key issues, such as immigration and energy development, pushing back on messaging from Republicans that she is &ldquo;lock in step&rdquo; with the Biden-Harris administration. She recently voted to condemn Harris for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3098021\/house-passes-resolution-kamala-harris-border-czar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>failing in her duties as &ldquo;border czar<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FILE &ndash; Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) poses during a ceremonial re-enactment of his swearing-in ceremony in the Rayburn Room on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 6, 2015. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California&rsquo;s 22nd District<\/h2>\n<p>Control of the House may come down to six races in California, including the seat of Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the 22nd District. He will face former Democratic state lawmaker Rudy Salas in the general election, whom Valadao beat narrowly in the 2022 midterms.<\/p>\n<p>National Democrats have rallied behind Salas, particularly as the district was won by Biden in 2020. Similar to 2022, the race is expected to see an influx of cash, as the four major House PACs, two from each party, are planning to spend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/09\/03\/elections-congress-control-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>$73 million on ads<\/a>, per <em>Axios<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Valadao&rsquo;s race is important because he is one of the last 10 House Republicans remaining in Congress who voted to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection. Only two, Valadao and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), remain in office after the other eight resigned or were defeated in primary elections.<\/p>\n<p>The California incumbent has remained quiet about the former president, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3138309\/the-centrist-republicans-on-the-ballot-trump-has-yet-to-win-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>choosing not to attend<\/a> a closed-door meeting with Trump on Capitol Hill earlier this summer. According to a GOP member present at the meeting, Trump said of Valadao, &ldquo;I never loved him.&rdquo; Trump also claimed to have saved Valadao by not endorsing a challenger against him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Decision Desk HQ has <a href=\"https:\/\/elections2024.thehill.com\/forecast\/2024\/house\/california-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>projected<\/a> Valadao with a 55% chance of winning the general election compared to Salas&rsquo;s 45%.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), a senior member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, heads to the chamber for last votes at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo\/J. Scott Applewhite)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pennsylvania&rsquo;s 10th District<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) is one of the few members of the Freedom Caucus facing a competitive election this fall. So far, only one member of the hard-line conservative caucus was ousted this election cycle &mdash; Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) lost his primary to John McGuire, the conclusion to a feud between Good and Trump after the incumbent endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in the GOP presidential primary.<\/p>\n<p>Perry&rsquo;s race is rated &ldquo;lean Republican&rdquo; by the <em>Cook Political Report,<\/em> while other seats held by GOP incumbents in Pennsylvania are all ranked as &ldquo;likely Republican&rdquo; and &ldquo;solid Republican.&rdquo; Internal polling from Perry&rsquo;s Democratic challenger, Janelle Stelson&rsquo;s campaign, found that she trailed Perry by 2 percentage points, <a href=\"https:\/\/rollcall.com\/2024\/05\/07\/perry-challenger-in-striking-distance-in-poll-but-winning-wont-be-easy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>43% to Perry&rsquo;s 45%<\/a>, via <em>Roll Call<\/em>. A poll commissioned by the DCCC found Stelson leading Perry, 48% to 47%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Democrats&rsquo; campaign arm has targeted Perry&rsquo;s seat as one of several the party hopes to flip in the House, hitting the incumbent over his involvement in efforts to stop the certification of the 2020 election in particular. Stelson, for her part, is leading the Pennsylvania Republican in <a href=\"https:\/\/penncapital-star.com\/election-2024\/democratic-challenger-janelle-stelson-doubles-scott-perrys-q2-haul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>cash on hand<\/a>, bringing in $1.33 million from April to the end of June compared to Perry&rsquo;s nearly $625,000.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) speaks to a reporter at his home, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo\/Robert F. Bukaty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maine&rsquo;s 2nd District<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) is preparing for a competitive general election this November, where he will face Republican state Rep. and former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault. Theriault held an advantage with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump and in fundraising over his primary challenger, state Rep. Michael Soboleksi.<\/p>\n<p>Golden is a three-term incumbent and one of the most conservative House Democrats. Like Peltola, he voted to condemn Harris for the administration&rsquo;s border policies, as well as voted for Republicans&rsquo; SAVE Act that bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections.<\/p>\n<p>He is one of a few Democrats that have not endorsed Harris for president. He did not commit to voting for Biden, either, and drew ire after he said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/live-blog-posts\/jared-golden-is-ok-with-donald-trump-winning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>he was &ldquo;OK&rdquo;<\/a> with Trump winning. Still, Golden has defended his place in the Democratic Party, arguing that if &ldquo;Mainers want a candidate whose entire campaign is about fealty to one party&rsquo;s entire platform and its national leaders, Austin Theriault is right there for them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ousting Golden will be a difficult task for Theriault, but having a presidential candidate present on the ticket could favor the Republican candidate. Golden&rsquo;s 2nd District gave Trump an electoral vote in the last two elections. Republicans have a 6-point advantage in this race, according to the <em>Cook Political Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) and state Rep. Terence Everitt listen to speakers at the Granville County Democratic Party fundraiser in Oxford, North Carolina, while standing among other attendees on Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo\/Makiya Seminera)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Carolina&rsquo;s 1st District<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) is running for reelection in North Carolina&rsquo;s most competitive congressional race, becoming the only candidate in the state to break into seven figures for fundraising in the second quarter, per <em>NC Newsline. <\/em>His challenger is Republican Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel.<\/p>\n<p>Redistricting in North Carolina shifted several seats, including Davis&rsquo;s, into GOP hands. The current delegation is split evenly between the parties at seven apiece, but a new map approved late last year altered all 14 of the state&rsquo;s districts, creating 10 that favor Republicans, three that favor Democrats, and one, held by Davis, that is a toss-up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shortly after the new maps were approved, Reps. Jeff Jackson (D-NC), Wiley Nickel (D-NC), and Kathy Manning (D-NC) all announced they would not run for reelection next year. Three Democratic incumbents, Reps. Alma Adams (D-NC), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Deborah Ross (D-NC), are expected to win easy reelection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Like Peltola and Golden, who face challenging contests, Davis joined several Democrats in condemning Harris as &ldquo;border czar&rdquo; and voted in favor of the SAVE Act. Decision Desk HQ predicts that Davis has a <a href=\"https:\/\/elections2024.thehill.com\/forecast\/2024\/house\/north-carolina-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>76% chance<\/a> of winning in November over Buckhout&rsquo;s 24%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1748571\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1748571\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>**Key House Races to Monitor in the 2024 Election**<\/p>\n<p>As the November general election approaches in under two months, with congressional primaries concluding on Tuesday, numerous House incumbents in closely contested districts are preparing to safeguard their positions. This election cycle is anticipated to feature some of the tightest races yet. The Republican Party aims to bolster its slim majority, while Democrats are striving to reclaim control of the House. The GOP is defending several competitive seats in Arizona and New York, while some Democratic representatives are working hard to retain their positions that have shifted towards Republican due to redistricting or because they are located in states won by former President Donald Trump in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>With Vice President Kamala Harris stepping into a more prominent role following President Joe Biden&#8217;s leadership, House Democrats hope her campaign enthusiasm will positively influence down-ballot races. Conversely, Republicans are actively attempting to associate vulnerable Democrats with Harris\u2019s administration through targeted messaging and advertising campaigns focused on their voting records.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighted below are some of the most significant House races for 2024, many of which involve rematches from the 2022 midterms:<\/p>\n<p>**New York\u2019s Competitive Districts**<br \/>\nIn New York, three Republican incumbents\u2014Reps. Anthony D\u2019Esposito (R-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Marc Molinaro (R-NY)\u2014are defending their seats this fall after winning them during a previous &#8220;red wave.&#8221; D\u2019Esposito faces Democrat Laura Gillen again; internal polling shows him leading slightly. Lawler is up against former Rep. Mondaire Jones for his seat that Biden won by ten points previously. Molinaro also has a rematch against Josh Riley after narrowly defeating him last cycle.<\/p>\n<p>On the Democratic side, Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) is considered vulnerable as he competes against Alison Esposito in a swing district where maintaining control is crucial for expanding party numbers.<\/p>\n<p>**Arizona&#8217;s Key Races**<br \/>\nArizona will be another focal point during this election cycle due to its contentious political landscape surrounding past elections and immigration issues being central themes for both parties&#8217; campaigns. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) faces Kristen Engel again after winning by just one point last time; recent polls indicate a very close race ahead of November&#8217;s vote.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) finds himself up against state Rep. Amish Shah amid significant financial backing from both parties\u2019 PACs aiming at this highly competitive district.<\/p>\n<p>**Alaska\u2019s At-Large Seat**<br \/>\nIn Alaska&#8217;s unique ranked-choice voting system, incumbent Mary Peltola (D-AK) will contend with multiple opponents including Republicans Nick Begich and Andrew Salisbury as well as independent John Wayne Howe following her previous victory amidst divided GOP support.<\/p>\n<p>**California\u2019s Critical Districts**<br \/>\nCalifornia could play a pivotal role with six key races potentially determining control over the House; among them is Rep. David Valadao\u2019s seat where he narrowly defeated Rudy Salas previously but now faces renewed challenges backed by national Democratic efforts given Biden&#8217;s win there two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>**Pennsylvania\u2019s Competitive Race**<br \/>\nRep Scott Perry (R-PA), part of the Freedom Caucus facing scrutiny over his past actions regarding election certification efforts post-2020 elections may find himself challenged significantly by Democrat Janelle Stelson who has been gaining traction financially and politically within her campaign strategy targeting Perry directly on these issues.<\/p>\n<p>**Maine &amp; North Carolina Contests**<br \/>\nIn Maine&#8217;s 2nd District, incumbent Jared Golden prepares for competition from Austin Theriault who benefits from Trump&#8217;s endorsement while navigating local sentiments toward party loyalty versus individual candidate platforms.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, North Carolina sees Don Davis facing off against retired Army Colonel Laurie Buckhout amid shifting district lines favoring Republicans but still presenting opportunities for competitive campaigning strategies ahead of November elections<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2338987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/top-house-races-to-watch-2024-1024x680.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32431,34069,40519,33017,32076],"class_list":["post-2338986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2024-election","tag-election-news","tag-house-races","tag-political-analysis","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/top-house-races-to-watch-2024-1024x680.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338986\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2338987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}