Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

Republicans and Democrats need to make inroads with independent voters. But the themes that motivate the party faithful may not sit well with independents, who tend to recoil against partisan rancor.

美国2026年中期选举的参众两院控制权将由少数摇摆选区决定，独立选民成为两党争夺的关键。多项民调显示独立选民对特朗普施政、经济与伊朗战争普遍不满，立场更接近民主党，但两党在动员基本盘与争取独立选民之间需小心平衡。