2026 Midterms
Campaigns court online creators for 2026 midterms, with uneven results in early races
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Candidates in both parties are increasingly turning to internet personalities to reach younger voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, but early tests suggest viral reach does not always translate into votes.
Candidates who have questioned or denied past election outcomes are running in 23 states — including five presidential battlegrounds — for statewide offices that can play roles in administering or certifying elections, according to a new analysis by States United Action shared with NPR.
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A POLITICO Poll reveals broad U.S. unease with artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency—even spanning 2024 Trump and Harris voter bases—as pro-industry super PACs pour tens of millions into 2026 midterm races. Pluralities see crypto as too risky and AI advancing too quickly, with voters favoring candidates backed by groups pushing stricter regulations.