Campaigns drag grieving families into midterm attack ads

In the 2026 midterms, political campaigns have shockingly turned family tragedies into attack ads, exploiting the pain of murdered children and anguished 911 calls. This disturbing practice forces grieving families to relive their worst moments, raising ethical questions about the use of personal suffering for political gain. The Georgia governor race exemplifies this trend, where Republican nominee Rick Jackson used the tragic story of murdered 8-year-old Secoriea Turner, sparking outrage and highlighting the moral implications of such manipulative tactics.