Blue Wave, Why Republicans lost big in 2026

Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. As of now, they have lost eight Senate seats, 42 House seats, five governorships, and control of 12 state legislative chambers, with Democrats gaining full control of several state legislatures. Texas finally turned blue, along with Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, and Nevada, while the outcome in Alaska remains uncertain. Democrats flipped Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas, with races in Mississippi and Alaska still too close to call. What caused such a devastating Republican defeat? Perhaps more importantly, how much did President Donald Trump contribute to the party’s overwhelming losses? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #453.