latest news in Midterm Elections

Majority of Octogenarian Lawmakers Commit to 2026 Re-election Bids

Washington, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Despite broad public support for age limits, over half of the 24 congressional members aged 80 or older confirm they will seek another term in the 2026 midterms.

Rising Costs and Tariffs Drive Hispanic Business Owners Away from GOP

Washington, Friday, 16 January 2026.
Recent data indicates a sharp reversal in political allegiance among Hispanic small business owners, a demographic critical to the Republican Party’s 2024 success. While Donald Trump secured 48% of the Hispanic vote in the last presidential election, his current favorability has plummeted to 28% amid growing economic distress. Business leaders in key regions like South Texas cite aggressive tariffs and labor shortages as primary drivers for this shift, with Laredo’s trade-dependent economy shrinking by 1% despite broader national trends. With over 70% of Hispanic entrepreneurs now ranking cost-of-living increases as their top concern, this dissatisfaction is already manifesting in local election losses for the GOP. As the 2026 midterms near, the administration faces a formidable challenge: the very economic policies intended to bolster American industry appear to be dismantling the coalition that returned them to power.