Column Inside America: US Midterm Elections – How Can Such Candidates Even Be Nominated?
They are accused of violence against women, they express contempt for children: In the run-up to the US midterm elections, some extreme candidates are standing. But so far hardly anyone is stopping them.
US Republican candidates Max Miller and Brandon Herrera are facing controversy ahead of the midterm elections. Miller, running in Ohio's 7th district, is accused of mistreating his ex-wife, including allegedly holding a gun to her head. Herrera, running in Texas' 23rd district with Donald J. Trump's support, has made jokes about killing older people and used derogatory language towards women and children.
The midterm elections, set for early November, are crucial for both parties, with Democrats seeking to gain control of the House of Representatives and Republicans aiming to maintain their dominance in Congress.
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