Democrats face a leftward surge as they seek to regain Congress in the US midterms

Summary

As Democrats seek to regain control of Congress, divisions within the party are emerging over its future direction. A new wave of progressive candidates is pushing to shift priorities further to the left, challenging corporate money in politics and calling for universal healthcare, climate action and an end to police violence.

Timeline

1. France 24

   1 Nov 2026, 13:56 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that a new wave of progressive Democratic candidates is pushing to shift the party further left as it seeks to regain control of Congress, challenging corporate money in politics and calling for universal healthcare, climate action and an end to police violence.