The Voters Who Swung 2026

Virtually every demographic moved against Trump and Republicans, but some moved more than others. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. The blue wave of 2026 ended up being a historic tsunami, with House Democratic candidates nationwide on track to prevail over Republicans by about 13 points, just two years after Donald Trump won the popular vote by 2 points. In 2027, Democrats will likely hold the largest majority in the House since 2009, and could do the same in the Senate depending on the outcome of two uncalled races. Want to see more of The Dispatch in Google search? Add Us as a Preferred Source John McCormack is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was Washington correspondent at National Review and a senior writer at The Weekly Standard. When John is not reporting on politics and policy, he is probably enjoying life with his wife and daughters in northern Virginia or having fun visiting family in Wisconsin. More We Think You’d Like