Political dirty tricks upend midterm races across the country
Summary
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are experiencing many unusual tactics, such as fake candidates, secret political groups, and last-minute candidate changes. These actions aim to influence who wins Congress, especially in tight races for the House and Senate.Key Facts
- Democrats accuse a Green Party candidate in Pennsylvania of helping a Republican by splitting votes.
- The Pennsylvania Green Party and some voters want that candidate off the ballot, claiming he is not a true Green Party member.
- In Alaska, two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running, causing confusion; the court allowed both to stay on the ballot.
- Some Democrats dropped out of Senate races to support independent candidates against Republicans.
- Two lawmakers, Rep. Chuy García and Sen. Steve Daines, quit their reelection bids late to help chosen successors avoid competition.
- Republicans created secret funding groups called super PACs to support certain Democratic primary candidates.
- The pro-Israel group AIPAC used hidden super PACs to promote their favored candidates in Democratic primaries.
- Playing in the opposing party’s primary elections to influence outcomes is becoming more common.
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