From Vox · Cameron Peters · · 1m 40s
Democrats see a real shot at the Senate in 2026
With Republicans fracturing over Trump, the political map is shifting in Democrats' favor just 40 days before the midterms.
In brief
With Republicans fracturing over Trump, the political map is shifting in Democrats' favor just 40 days before the midterms. Democrats now have genuine pickup opportunities in traditionally red states like Texas and Kansas as GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump. Originally reported by Vox.
Republicans fracturing over Trump
With 40 days until the 2026 midterms, GOP candidates are quietly distancing themselves from Trump and his least popular policies, including the Iran war and mass deportations.
Florida Republican breaks with Trump
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who won with over 60 percent in 2024, released an ad criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement for going too far.
Iowa Republicans vote against Iran war
Two Republican incumbents in Iowa, hit hard by soaring diesel prices, voted for a resolution to end the Iran war.
Texas Senate race tilts Democratic
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading against Republican Ken Paxton, a scandal-plagued attorney general who upset incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the primary.
Kansas emerges as surprise pickup
Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor, is giving incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall a tough race after reports that Marshall sued hundreds of patients for medical debts.
Political map shifts dramatically left
Election forecasters report that Iowa, Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina have all moved toward Democrats over the last two months, with several now considered tossups.
Democrats eye Senate majority
What once looked like an uphill battle for Democrats to reclaim the Senate now looks increasingly possible as the GOP struggles in traditionally safe seats.
What it means
Democrats now have genuine pickup opportunities in traditionally red states like Texas and Kansas as GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump.
