Campaign · 10/8/2026
Reuters: Most Republicans in Tight Races Distance Themselves From Trump
Trump’s role in competitive midterm races is under scrutiny after a Reuters review of Republican candidates.
Why it matters
The finding highlights how Republicans in tight races are positioning themselves toward Trump.
- ★Reuters reviewed Republicans in tight midterm races.
- ★Most Republicans reviewed are distancing themselves from Trump.
- ★The finding concerns competitive races, not the entire Republican Party.