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Politics
Trump claims he’d win if on ballot as Republicans suffer midterm setbacks
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:31 AM
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Republicans are experiencing losses in the U.S. midterm elections, prompting former President Donald Trump to assert he would have won had he been on the ballot.
Early returns from the United States midterm elections show the Republican Party losing ground in several key contests, with Democratic candidates gaining seats in both the House and the Senate. The outcome marks a setback for the GOP, which had entered the cycle hoping to retain or expand its congressional presence.
Amid the developing results, former President Donald Trump commented that the party’s performance would have been different if he were on the ballot, saying he "would've won if I were on the ballot." His remark underscores the lingering influence he seeks to wield over Republican strategy ahead of the 2024 presidential race.
Political analysts note that the losses reflect voter concerns over economic and social issues, and they caution that the GOP will need to reassess its messaging before the next presidential election. The midterm results also set the stage for legislative battles in Washington, where a Democratic-controlled Congress could shape policy agendas for the coming year.
Amid the developing results, former President Donald Trump commented that the party’s performance would have been different if he were on the ballot, saying he "would've won if I were on the ballot." His remark underscores the lingering influence he seeks to wield over Republican strategy ahead of the 2024 presidential race.
Political analysts note that the losses reflect voter concerns over economic and social issues, and they caution that the GOP will need to reassess its messaging before the next presidential election. The midterm results also set the stage for legislative battles in Washington, where a Democratic-controlled Congress could shape policy agendas for the coming year.