Trump-backed Republicans lose dozens of US midterm races, raising questions over his influence
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Key context: <p>Guardian analysis shows how tumbling approval ratings may have hurt candidates backed by US president</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/nov/04/midterm-elections-full-results-senate-house-governor-races">Track live results from all 50 states</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/midterm-election-results-question-answer">Send us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ ‘blue wave’</a></p></li></ul><p>Dozens of Republican candidates directly endorsed by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/trump-ballroom-midterms-reaction">Donald Trump</a> lost their US midterm election races, according to analysis by the Guardian, raising questions over the power of the president’s support.</p><p>In past elections, Trump’s endorsements have been coveted. In the final stages of this year’s campaign, he actively urged voters to act as though he were on the ballot.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/05/trump-endorsed-republicans-lose-midterm-election-races">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Guardian analysis shows how tumbling approval ratings may have hurt candidates backed by US presidentTrack live results from all 50 statesSend us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ ‘blue wave’Dozens of Republican candidates directly endorsed by Donald Trump lost their US midterm election races, according to analysis by the Guardian, raising questions over the power of the president’s support.In past elections, Trump’s endorsements have been coveted. In the final stages of this year’s campaign, he actively urged voters to act as though he were on the ballot. Continue reading...
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