US EditionAll in the family: In 2026, a surge of politicians' kids are running for office
Children and relatives of retiring and current politicians leverage name recognition and fundraising advantages while facing antiestablishment challenges in multiple state and federal races.
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The children of numerous American politicians are preparing to continue family political dynasties and traditions.
A Striking Number of Children and Relatives of Democrat Politicians Are Running for Office in 2026 But 'No Kings!' or Something
For months now, Democrats and various other left wing activists have been holding ‘No Kings’ protests, but apparently that rule does not apply when it comes to family legacy political campaigns.
A Striking Number of Children and Relatives of Democrat Politicians Are Running for Office in 2026 But ‘No Kings!’ or Something - Politics, Policy, Political Views
Pelosi / PBS Screenshot For months now, Democrats and various other left wing activists have been holding ‘No Kings’ protests, but apparently that rule does not apply when it comes to family legacy political campaigns. A surprising number of children and other relatives of Democrat politicians are running for office in the coming year. There are a couple of Republicans in the mix too, but it is mostly Democrats and remember, it is Democrats who …
To begin, I must point out that this perspective somewhat overlooks—albeit in good faith—the potential outcomes of the anticipated dialogue towards 2029, as if the current political alignment among the majority, the opposition, and independents remains unchanged. It is, if you will, a projection of the future based on expectations stemming from the general situation in the country, which is inevitably heading towards a presidential election, and…
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