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The 5 Worst Campaigns of the 2026 Midterms

The 5 Worst Campaigns of the 2026 Midterms

Summary

The article says Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, defeating Republicans in several races that had drawn national attention. It highlights Vivek Ramaswamy’s unsuccessful Ohio governor campaign, focusing on an attack ad about opponent Amy Acton that drew criticism from both parties and was later discontinued.

Key Facts

  • The article reports that Democrats gained control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
  • It says Democratic candidates won key races in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Michigan.
  • Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, according to the article.
  • James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas; the article says Talarico became the first Democrat elected to the state’s Senate seat since 1988.
  • The article says Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy, who had Trump’s endorsement, lost his campaign for Ohio governor to Democrat Amy Acton.
  • An attack ad in Ramaswamy’s campaign featured Acton’s estranged mother criticizing her daughter.
  • The ad drew criticism from Republicans, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and was discontinued after bipartisan condemnation.
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