258 veterans are running for House, Senate in midterm elections
By: Patricia Kime | Published: 2026-11-03 14:04:43 | Source: www.militarytimes.com
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A record number of veterans are running for Congress this year, including many female and independent candidates.
According to the group With Honor Action, 258 military veterans are on the ballot this election, including 227 running for the House and 31 for the Senate. The figure is up from 213 in 2024 — a 21% increase — and 195 in the last mid-term election in 2022.
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