Democrats win big in US midterms, but face 2028 candidate gap

Democrats won a decisive victory in the US congressional elections, securing both the House and Senate with comfortable margins, according to results confirmed Wednesday morning. The wins included unexpected Democratic victories in traditionally conservative states like Texas and Kansas, which last elected a Democratic senator in 1932. Analysts view the results primarily as a rejection of President Trump rather than support for Democrats, citing dissatisfaction with inflation, the economy, and the Iran war, alongside perceptions of administration corruption. Democrats remain deeply unpopular, with only 29 percent holding a positive view of the party, and lack an obvious candidate for the 2028 presidential race. Republicans are urged to find a candidate who can distance themselves from Trump, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned as a potential contender.