# The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-11-05T10:00:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/11/05/nx-s1-6029818/blue-wave-south-carolina-georgia-mississippi-texas
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-south-flexes-political-power-in-midterms-sets-regional-influence-i-1b4f76/

Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.

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