Will The Mid Terms Be A Ticket-Splitting Election That Nobody Is Talking About?

Sep 22, 2026 | 22:57

In This Episode

Kurt and Erin dig into what they see as a growing wave of ticket-splitting, from Jared Golden’s endorsement of Republican Mike Lawler to Karl Rove’s decision to back a Democrat in the Texas Railroad Commission race. They look at races in Texas, Michigan, Iowa, and New Hampshire and debate whether voter frustration with incumbents is outweighing traditional party loyalty. Then, they discuss Kamala Harris campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and what that could mean for the Senate race before turning to the early 2028 conversation, including AOC, Jon Ossoff, Chris Christie, Spencer Cox, and the competing paths both parties may take after the midterms.