DNC targets moderate House Republicans over Medicaid

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) said Thursday it will target four House Republicans in the quest to preserve funds for Medicaid. 

The party will seek to pressure GOP Reps. Tom Barrett (Mich.), Don Bacon (Neb.), Mike Lawler (N.Y.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) to vote in favor of protecting the joint federal-state health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income and disabled adults, children and families.

“To ensure these Republicans understand that it’s either their vote or their job, the DNC is launching its first-ever distributed organizing program to offer voters a platform to join Democrats in taking direct action — from hosting town halls to mobilizing their personal networks — against the GOP’s budget, while building grassroots power for critical elections still ahead,” DNC Chair Ken Martin said. 

“Our representatives must serve the people — not ignore them. Republicans will either learn that lesson now or at the ballot box,” he added.

The DNC plans to partner with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) to host local town halls and ramp up digital content to pressure the four targeted representatives.

“They’ve consistently sold out their own constituents to please their billionaire backers, even when it means supporting catastrophic cuts to health care access,” DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene (Wash.) said.

“As the sole committee dedicated to taking back the House in 2026, the DCCC is eager to empower battleground voters with this new program and hold Republicans accountable,” she added.

Barrett, Bacon, Lawler and Fitzpatrick did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment on the matter.

Julia Manchester contributed to this report.