Progressive candidates win midterm races, but some centrists downplay their gains

Summary

As Democrats prepare to take power in Congress, progressive candidates who defied their party and won big in the midterm elections say they still feel ignored. Some centrists are brushing off the victories of left-wing candidates, and the left is pushing back.

Timeline

1. New York Times

   9 Nov 2026, 19:34 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that progressives defied their party and won big in the midterms, but still feel ignored, as some centrists brush off the victories of left-wing candidates and the left pushes back.