Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep
Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep
National Affairs Fellow
Published
February 23, 2026 12:00PM (EST)
Special elections across the country continue to show strong turnout for Democratic candidate, leaving many concerned for the 2026 midterms. (Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images)
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