‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections

Nationalising the race

The Republican Party has suffered losses since Trump's return to the presidency last year.

In 2025's off-year races, Democrats notched a handful of victories, from Virginia to New Jersey. Wiles, a close adviser to Trump, has blamed the Republican defeats on Trump’s absence from the ballot.

"Typically, in th...