Here's why US Republicans lost the midterms so badly

Middle East EyeNovember 5, 2026By Mera Aladam

Here's why US Republicans lost the midterms so badly The US Democratic Party has swept the midterm elections, taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives by wide margins. Exceeding pollsters' expectations in red states from Kansas to South Carolina to Mississippi, MEE explains why so many voters turned out - and what they were voting against. The US Democratic Party has swept the midterm elections, taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives by wi…

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