Election Day 2026: How Trump-backed Gen Z Republicans plan to disrupt Washington, and what their rise could mean for the GOP’s future

Young Republicans are emerging as candidates for Congress, promoting anti-establishment views within the party. Joe Mitchell, a 29-year-old, is running for the US House in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. His proposals include limiting congressional terms and prohibiting stock trading by lawmakers. These candidates reflect a potential generational shift in the Republican Party's future. Their success may influence the GOP's direction in the upcoming midterm elections.