Politics is a family business for these 2026 candidates. Voters may not care. 

"Family Ties: The Rise of Politicians with a Legacy to Uphold As the 2024 midterm elections heat up, a new trend is emerging: family dynasties in politics. In Maine's gubernatorial race, three candidates are leveraging their famous last names to gain an edge in the polls. Angus King III, son of independent Senator Angus King, is vying for the top spot alongside Hannah Pingree, daughter of Democratic Representative Chellie Pingree. But how much of their success can be attributed to their family connections, and how much is due to their own merit? As the candidates with famous parents make their bids for office, we take a closer look at the implications of family ties in politics and whether they're enough to guarantee a win."

For a host of candidates running for office up and down the ballot in this year’s midterms, politics is a family business. The race for governor of Maine alone has drawn three candidates with well-known political ties: Angus King III, the son of Sen. Angus King (I-Maine); Hannah Pingree, the daughter of Rep. Chellie Pingree...