The 2026 Democratic Wave IS Forming……
A handful of special and primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi and New Hampshire on Tuesday underscored Democrats’ overperformance streak as well as the enduring strength of President Trump’s endorsement as midterm season ramps up.
Democrats flipped a Republican-held state House seat in New Hampshire, while the party’s candidate placed first in the special election runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in northwest Georgia….
Democrats pull off strong showing in New Hampshire, Georgia
Democrats had a good night in New Hampshire and Georgia, where the party saw strong turnout and enthusiasm.
In the Granite State, Democrat Bobbi Boudman defeated Republican Dale Fincher for the GOP-leaning Carroll County House District 7, which the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) noted voted for Trump in the past two presidential cycles.
“These wins aren’t a flash in a pan – together, they tell an undeniable story of Democratic momentum as voters reject Republicans and blame them for soaring costs,” DLCC President Heather Williams said in a statement lauding the win. …
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Tuesday’s victory fortifies the party’s confidence as it has picked up several statehouse seats in the past few weeks, including in other red states like Texas and Arkansas….
Texas Democrats Outvoted Republicans
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “Democrats outvoted Republicans in Texas by 3 points, making 2026 the first midterm cycle since 2002 where Democrats cast more ballots in Texas.”