'Bleak' future faces Republicans in midterm battleground as Trump drags them down: report

New York Republicans face significant challenges in the 2026 midterms, with Donald Trump's unpopularity compounding existing obstacles in a state where they have traditionally struggled.

According to Politico reporter Emily Ngo, GOP candidates are being "outraised and outpolled in key races." The state party faces a shortage of viable candidates and has lost the potential gubernatorial challenge from high-profile Rep. Elise Stefanik (R).

The state GOP holds its nominating convention Monday on Long Island...