Washington Post: “Democratic Turnout Is up, Even in Republican Districts”
Democrats have cast 12.6 million primary ballots to Republicans’ 8.6 million, a Washington Post review found, boosting hopes of a House takeover.
- Americans are voting for Democrats at far higher numbers in 2026 primaries compared with previous contests, with turnout increasing in nearly 93 percent of the 121 Democratic House primaries also contested in 2022.
- Republicans launched mid-decade redistricting efforts six months into Trump's second term to mitigate traditional midterm backlash, gaining an advantage in 10 additional districts despite concerns the maps could unintentionally benefit Democrats.
- In more than 90 percent of Democratic House primaries held this year, voters cast more ballots than during 2022, with 12.6 million ballots cast in Democratic contests compared with 8.6 million in GOP races.
- Georgia state Rep. Eric Gisler flipped a deep-red seat in the Athens area during a December special election, while Democrats received majority votes in three of five Texas districts redrawn to benefit Republicans.
- Voter turnout researcher Michael McDonald cautioned that primary trends "do not always translate to expected results in general elections," though Democrats need only a net gain of two seats to flip House control.
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Democrat Primary Turnout Surges Ahead Of 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds
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