Why White Working-Class Voters Shifted Left in the Midterms
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
1 outlet (NYT) is covering this story.
- NYT reports: “White voters without a college degree, a cornerstone of the Republican base in the Trump era, moved left this year. Some cited high prices, the war with Iran and more in their decisions.”
Read the full coverage
Top political stories right now
Updated Nov 7, 2026, 12:40 PM ET
- What to Know About Stephen Miller, Trump’s New Chief of Staff 11 outlets
- Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in upset 5 outlets
- With a vote on his impeachment looming next week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is digging in his heels 4 outlets
- Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE 3 outlets
- Newsom’s death-row commutations spark DA revolt as prosecutors warn of legal fight 2 outlets
Related coverage
- The Democrats strolled to victory in the midterms after pummeling Republicans over high energy prices. Now they face tough decisions about what to do about it. 1 outlet
- Latino voters propel Democrats to big wins with leftward swing 1 outlet
- How Trump’s Energy Policies Helped Trigger Midterm Rout 1 outlet
- Now comes the test for Dems: household budget relief 1 outlet
- Hegseth Lashes Out at Critics Calling for His Firing 1 outlet
More top stories from Saturday, November 7, 2026
- The GOP’s Midterm Annihilation Comes Down to One Factor 1 outlet
- The Man in the Empty Gray Suit 1 outlet
- US military targets Iranian defense system in latest round of limited strikes 1 outlet
- The end of Maga as we know it 1 outlet
- With So Much New Blood in the Senate, the Average Age Is Falling. To 63. 1 outlet
All political stories from Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Today’s top stories