WASHINGTON — The official House Republican campaign arm has added eight seats to its 2026 midterm target list in a display of confidence that the party can not just hold, but expand its narrow majority in the lower house of Congress.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) rolled out its “MAGA Majority” program Monday, adding House districts in the Midwest and Far West to their inventory of defendable and flippable seats.

GOP candidates promoted by the NRCC include Jim Desmond (Calif.-48), Aaron Flint (Mont.-1), Brinker Harder (Neb.-2), Greg Cunningham (NM-2), Carrie Buck (Nev.-1), Marty O’Donnell (Nev.-3), Eric Conroy (Ohio-1), and John Braun (Wash.-3).

The NRCC, led by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) is projecting confidence as the 2026 midterm cycle heats up. AFP via Getty Images

“House Republicans are on offense, and this latest round of MAGA Majority candidates proves we’re not slowing down,” NRCC Chairman Rep.…