Trump lost one, Democrats dodged some: Tuesday had lessons for everyone
The article reflects on Tuesday’s election outcomes, noting that former President Donald Trump suffered a loss while Democrats avoided certain defeats. Analyst Henry Olsen interprets these results as lessons for both parties ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The piece appears in the Margin of Victory newsletter from the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
- ▪Donald Trump lost a race on Tuesday.
- ▪Democrats managed to avoid some defeats in the same contests.
- ▪The outcomes are presented as strategic lessons for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
- ▪The analysis was written by Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
- ▪The article is part of the Margin of Victory newsletter.
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By Henry OlsenYou’re reading Margin of Victory, a newsletter on the 2026 midterm cycle. Click here to get the full newsletter in your inbox, including Henry Olsen’s latest election analysis.Henry Olsen is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. CommentsPopular from OpinionsHAND CURATEDOpinionAndy BeshearThis slap in the face to rural America is a chance to turn it blueNovember 24, 2025OpinionEditorial Board‘Things happen’November 18, 2025OpinionWendy R. AndersonA suspicion from 2016 is becoming Democrats’ monsterNovember 17, 2025View 3 more storiesView 3 more storiesSign up
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