elections3 min read
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms
In red states and blue, unconventional candidates are downplaying — or even disowning — party labels to tap into voters' deep disdain for Washington.Why it matters: They might not all win, but the sheer number of political outsiders connecting with voters tells us something about the electorate:…
By Hans NicholsAxios AI+

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Originally published by Axios AI+ on Oct 18, 2026.
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