US midterms reshape the 2028 race to succeed Trump
Democrats gained significant momentum in the US midterm elections, boosting their prospects for the 2028 presidential race to succeed Donald Trump, though historical precedent shows midterm success does not guarantee White House victory. Key Democratic figures like Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro won decisive victories, while Republicans face pressure as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio contend with voter anger over Trump administration policies, including a politically disastrous Iran conflict. The elections revealed shifting voter coalitions, with Texas potentially competitive in 2028 and both parties unable to rely on traditional strongholds, as Latino and working-class voters who backed Trump in 2024 showed signs of retreating from Republican support.