The Lincoln Project’s First Congressional Class in 2026

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<p>For the first time ever, alumni of The Lincoln Project are running for Congress — and the 2026 midterms just shifted. In this special double-header, Rick sits down with Fred Wellman, running in St. Louis, Missouri (MO-02), and George Conway, running in New York, New York (NY-12), to break down what it means for the Lincoln Project to move from ads and strategy to actual ballots and House races. They dive into the stakes of the 2026 election, the fight to flip Congress, the threat of MAGA extremism, and why veterans, constitutional conservatives, and rule-of-law Republicans are stepping up in key swing districts. From the battle for the House majority to the broader fight to protect democracy, this episode unpacks the strategy, the map, and the momentum behind a political movement turning into candidates — and why this moment could redefine the future of Congress. #LincolnProject #2026Midterms #Congress #MAGA #Election2026<br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br />You can find George Conway @gtconway3d on X, on Bluesky @gtconway.bsky.social, and at his campaign website, <a href="http://www.georgeconwayforcongress.com">www.georgeconwayforcongress.com</a>.</p><p>You can find Fred Wellman on X @FPWellman, on Bluesky @fpwellman.bsky.social, and at his campaign website, <a href="http://www.wellmanformo.com">www.wellmanformo.com</a>. You can also check out his podcast, 'On Democracy with FPWellman.’ </p><p>Rick Wilson is on X at @TheRickWilson, on Bluesky at @TheRickWilson.bsky.social, and you can check out Rick's Substack at <a href="http://therickwilson.substack.com/">therickwilson.substack.com</a>. You can check out more of LP's work at <a href="http://www.lincolnproject.us/">www.lincolnproject.us</a> and on X at @ProjectLincoln. </p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.bollandbranch.com/lincoln">www.bollandbranch.com/lincoln</a>, and use code ‘LINCOLN’ for 15% off your first order + free shipping. #ad</p></div>