The Democrats taking the fight to Republican strongholds
In Florida, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, Democratic candidates are outperforming the predictions, but both parties may struggle to consolidate gains This was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in your inbox The most valuable education I received for becoming a political editor was growing up in Florida. During the entirety of the 18…
In Florida, Kansas, Iowa, and Texas, Democratic candidates are outperforming initial predictions, showing that both parties may struggle to capitalize on these unexpected victories. This story was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Despite growing up in Florida, a state that was historically purple and voted for Barack Obama twice, the author was surprised by the deepening Republican leanings in the past few years.
Their suspicions were confirmed when Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, won the Democratic primary for Senate against a well-known centrist opponent. This unexpected success has led to increased investment in the state, with progressive Senator Bernie Sanders contributing millions from his campaign funds, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigning alongside Nixon.
In Michigan, a state with a strong progressive history, the author advocates for ending the ongoing tariff war, emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation between different political factions.
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