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20 Candidates Who Pulled Off Historic Wins in the 2026 Midterms

The November 3, 2026 U.S. midterm elections reshaped Washington and state capitals across the nation as voters flipped both chambers of Congress and six governorships. Measured by institutional power,

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  1. Who Gained the Most Power in the 2026 Midterm Wave
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Voters delivered a major political realignment on November 3, 2026, handing Democrats control of both the House and the Senate while flipping six governorships. Here are the 20 leaders and newcomers who gained the most power.

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