Republicans face political “headwinds” in the 2026 midterm elections, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Wednesday.
Thune’s warning came a day after Republicans avoided what could have been a morale-shaking upset in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, a seat the GOP held, but with a margin that set off chatter about turnout, messaging, and the economy.
Thune told reporters it’s “not uncommon” for the party in power to run into turbulence before midterms, especially in off-year or special elections where the opposition is typically more energized, The Hill reported.
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