# Democrats Want to Prove They Can Win in the Rapidly Changing South

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-11-01T10:02:53+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/us/politics/southern-democrats-midterms.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/democrats-want-to-prove-they-can-win-in-the-rapidly-changing-south-efb1f3/

The electoral math could become difficult for Southern Democrats, especially if they lag on Tuesday: An influx of new residents means the party that controls Southern states is likely to gain political power after the next census.

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