Exit poll data from the 2026 election shines a light on which issues mattered, which voter blocs flipped the Senate and which Democratic candidates attracted the largest share of Trump voters.
The election result in the United States does not break the polarization. Just like the Republicans and Democrats, Europe must also seek sustainable compromises, writes Afshin Ellian.
The American Republicans have suffered a crushing defeat. Two years ago, the Democrats experienced the same thing. Within two years, the political will of the American voter changed. Democracy in the United States is moving at dizzying speed. Polarization prevails…