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A Whiplash Election Year Enters Its Final Stretch as Trump Holds Wild Cards – WTOP News
Trump’s policies and wealth are shaping races as Democrats target a path to the House and Republicans defend battleground governors’ seats.
- As the 2026 midterms approach, President Donald Trump remains a central player in a volatile political landscape, with both Democrats and Republicans fighting for control of Congress and statehouses.
- Majorities of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy and immigration, while approval of his presidency stands at 37%, down from 42% when he took office. Midterms historically challenge the president's party.
- The Democratic Governors Association has spent $5 million backing candidates like Rob Sand, with chair Andy Beshear saying, "I am bullish that we are going to pick up several seats" in targeted races.
- Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon recently warned that Justice Department officials monitoring poll workers exhibited behavior that was "a bit aggressive" and "irregular," reflecting Republican concerns about federal election oversight.
- Partisan redistricting has reduced genuinely competitive races, while fluid congressional maps in Texas, California, and Florida continue reshaping the electoral landscape heading into the final stretch.
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