Both sides spent the weeks before the midterms undermining faith in the elections, but the outcome left no room for doubt. The campaign saw a concerted effort to erode confidence in the electoral process, with each side engaging in tactics that questioned the legitimacy of the vote. Despite these attempts, the election results were clear and decisive, leaving little ambiguity about the will of the voters. The post‑election analysis highlights how the strategies employed failed to sway public perception of the outcome.


Both sides spent the weeks before the midterms undermining faith in the elections, but the outcome left no room for doubt.