Disaster insurance, datacenters, right to repair: meet the midterm candidates running on green policies
Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterms are increasingly avoiding climate change rhetoric, a trend described as 'climate-hushing.' This shift follows the 2024 election results and perceived failures in previous climate policy communication.
Why it matters
The retreat from climate messaging reflects a broader political realignment as parties adjust their platforms to address voter concerns regarding economic and environmental stability.
After Donald Trump won the 2024 election, mentions of the climate crisis started to disappear from Democrats’ rhetoric. Composite: Shutterstock, CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images, AP After Donald Trump won the 2024 election, mentions of the climate crisis started to disappear from Democrats’ rhetoric. Composite: Shutterstock, CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images, AP Democracy, climate and justice US midterm elections 2026 Disaster insurance, datacenters, right to repair: meet the midterm candidates running on green policies Some of the everyday struggles animating voters have a climate link lurking in the background
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