Call to duty: In battle for House, Republicans and Democrats looking to veterans

With Republicans aiming to defend their razor-thin majority in the House in the 2026 midterm elections, and Democrats needing to flip just three seats to win back control of the chamber, both parties are looking to veterans to enter the battle.More than 50 veterans are running for the House as Republicans in next year's midterm elections, in seats against incumbent Democrats, open seats and in highly competitive districts across the country, according to GOP strategists familiar with House races.And 17 veterans are running as Democrats in 35 competitive Republican-controlled districts Democrat