Trending Politics··Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:57 PM

Democrat Nominee Wins Seat Despite Dropping Out Of Race Over Health Issues

A Democrat who dropped out of his campaign nearly two months before Election Day still managed to defeat his Republican opponent in Iowa, delivering one of the more unusual results of the 2026 midterm elections. Eric Armstrong, the Democratic nominee for Iowa’s 20th House District, defeated Republican Keith Jones on Tuesday despite announcing in September

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