The 10 Biggest Election Upsets Of 2026 — So Far
The 2026 midterm election cycle has already experienced significant upsets in various states. Notably, a Democrat flipped a Texas State Senate seat that was previously held by a Trump-backed Republican. Additionally, a far-left candidate won a primary in New Jersey, defeating a former congressman who was expected to win.
- ▪Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat, flipped a Texas State Senate seat that Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
- ▪Analilia Mejia upset former Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski in a New Jersey primary, winning 29.3% of the vote.
- ▪Mejia's victory was unexpected as she was trailing in the vote count for much of election night.
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Elections The 10 Biggest Election Upsets Of 2026 — So Far Ethan Miller/Getty Images Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor May 25, 2026 11:24 AM ET May 25, 2026 11:24 AM ET Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); With Election Day just over five months away, the 2026 midterm election cycle has already seen a wide range of stunning upsets at the ballot box.
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