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Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms

Axios·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms

Unconventional candidates are surging in midterm races by downplaying party labels, tapping voter anger at Washington. In red states, Democrats like seminarian James Talarico, pastor Adam Hamilton, and former Rep. Mary Peltola lead Senate contests. In Minnesota, former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya, endorsed by Trump, challenges Democrat Peggy Flanagan. The trend signals an electorate willing to take risks.

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