Independents Broke Strongly in Favor of Democratic Candidates in the 2026 Congressional Elections

Beyond the Blue Wave: What the 2026 Midterms Reveal About Independent Voters and Party Politics

Election night turned into what Shawn Griffiths calls a "bloodbath," and our hosts could barely contain themselves reacting live: Troy Jackson just knocked off 30-year Senate fixture Susan Collins in Maine, and that was only the beginning.Chad, Cara, Shawn, and Ethan break down a stunning wave election that saw James Talarico take the victory over Ken Paxton in Texas and Troy Jackson upset Susan Collins in Maine. Showcasing the open primary in C…

Everyone called it a ‘blue wave.’ But were the midterms more about independents?

The Democrats won big in the 2026 midterms. But they got a big assist from independents who could turn red again if they don't get what they want.

Independents broke strongly in favor of Democratic candidates in the 2026 congressional elections

Independents broke nearly two-to-one for Democratic candidates in Tuesday's House elections and a sizable minority of Republicans didn't vote, according to an Economist / YouGov Poll conducted in the aftermath of the Democratic Party's landslide congressional victory. Among registered voters who…