US EditionA Warning for Republicans and a Lesson for Democrats: How Tuesday's Election Will Influence the 2026 Election
New Hampshire results highlight GOP struggles with Trump’s influence while Democrats gain momentum seen as key for 2026, with Trump’s approval near 43%, analysts say.
- On Tuesday, Democrats claimed wins signaling a repeat of 2018 when Republicans lost 41 seats, saying momentum will help recruit stronger candidates for next year.
- President Donald Trump was "on the ballot" and Pollsters attributed losses to him and the government shutdown, with GOP nominees' vote shares tracking Trump’s 39 and 42 percent approval.
- In New Hampshire, Mayor Jay Ruais won decisively in a city that in recent years backed Harris, Biden, and Clinton, while Jack Ciattarelli received 43 percent in New Jersey and Winsome Earle-Sears got 42 percent in Virginia.
- GOP consultants warn Republicans must get smarter about picking nominees next year, and veteran GOP strategist Jim Merrill says they will lose many of Trump's loyal voters.
- Facing intra-party pressure, establishment Democrats admire Zohran Mamdani's Gen Z appeal but risk primary challenges if they don’t address it; Ayotte exploited this within 12 hours.
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ANALYSIS: Four Takeaways From Tuesday's Elections
Democrats are crowing that their massive victories across the country Tuesday night show 2026 will be a repeat of 2018, when Republicans lost 41 seats in the U.S. House and Democrats took control of the New Hampshire legislature. Republicans dismiss the results as mostly meaningless. “Democrats won in Democrat states,” is the response. And in New Hampshire, the GOP can point to Mayor Jay Ruais’ 18-point win, and their (rare) victory in a House s…
By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN. The Democratic dominance in Tuesday's elections has rekindled expectations for next year's battle for control of the House and Senate, revitalizing a party that had been in the political wilderness and leaving Republicans lamenting that the advantages President Donald Trump gained a year ago among key segments of the electorate have all but vanished. "If last night wasn't a message to all Republicans, then we …
By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN. The Democratic dominance in Tuesday's elections has rekindled expectations for next year's battle for control of the House and Senate, revitalizing a party that had been in the political wilderness and leaving Republicans lamenting that the advantages President Donald Trump gained a year ago among key segments of the electorate have all but vanished. "If last night wasn't a message to all Republicans, then we …
Analysts Say 2025 Election Results Signal Trouble for Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The results of the 2025 off-year elections are giving political analysts a reason to believe Republicans could be in for another difficult cycle in the 2026 midterms. Across the country, Democrats secured key wins that are being read as a reflection of voter frustration over the economy and the direction of the nation. On CNN Wednesday, former Barack Obama strategist David Axelrod and longtime Donald Trump ally Scott Jennings discussed the signi…
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