Midterm elections give Vance a chance to build political capital

Published February 13, 2026 6:00am ET



The midterm elections will give Vice President JD Vance an opportunity to build up political capital by campaigning for Republican candidates across the country, with the possibility of spending it later.

President Donald Trump has already indicated he will be hitting the campaign trail in an effort to protect the GOP’s fragile congressional majorities, returning to the hustings after three consecutive runs for the White House.

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