Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms

A politics story from the U.S., reported by Axios.

Politics · the U.S. · October 18, 2026

From Axios

In red states and blue, unconventional candidates are downplaying — or even disowning — party labels to tap into voters' deep disdain for Washington.

Reported by Axios, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at Axios →

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