Opposing the IRA Could Make Hurt These Republicans in 2024

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Democrats are expected to use GOP opposition to renewable energy and decarbonization as a major issue in races where Biden ran well in their districts.

The outcome of toss-up races in swing states will likely determine which party controls the House after next year’s congressional elections.considers 19 Republican-held districts across the country as either toss-ups or leaning Republican based on criteria such as a thin margin of victory for a first-term representative and whether Biden carried the district in 2020. is facing a highly competitive race for a third term.

Additionally, Rep. Molinaro broke with his party and the other five vulnerable freshmen mentioned here to, which would have made solar companies pay duties on parts already imported for their solar plants. Looking ahead to 2024, he seems to see the wisdom of welcoming the influx of clean energy jobs the IRA has helped bring to his district.Don Wiener

Don Wiener is a contributor to the Center for Media and Democracy. Don has 40 years experience working as a policy analyst, researcher, media strategist, and coalition coordinator for dozens of community, public interest, labor, and environmental groups. He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

 

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