Newsweek, March 2026
Voter turnout numbers in the first few primaries of the 2026 midterm elections are a concerning sign for Republicans hoping to retain their House and Senate majorities in November.
Why It Matters
Every seat in the U.S. House and nearly one-third of seats in the Senate are up for grabs in the November elections. Democrats are optimistic about their chances. Historically, the party in the White House loses seats in the midterms; and Democrats hope President Donald Trump’s declining approval rating could sink Republicans in key races. Primary turnout is the latest positive sign for the Democratic Party, signaling increased enthusiasm among their voters to turn out at the polls compared to Republicans.
