President Donald Trump’s poll numbers have declined since he took office in January 2025, a worrying sign for the midterm elections coming in November. But the major leftward swing in Texas, following on the heels of other recent Democratic gains, has raised alarm bells among Republicans over what it could mean for national elections in November. ‘Warning light’The Texas election “is certainly a warning light” for Republicans, said Princeton University political history professor Julian Zelizer. The Texas result was the latest evidence of mounting voter dissatisfaction with Trump’s party. While repeatedly noting that the party in power typically loses seats in the midterm elections, Trump has said the historic precedent should be broken due to his accomplishments so far.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2026 09:11 UTC