Al Jazeera English reported on 5 November 2026 that Democrats won big in the US midterm elections. Al Jazeera English described the result as a "blue tsunami". The outlet reports that Republicans are considering a change of direction after the defeat. It says Vance is looking at a reset ahead of the 2028 election. Al Jazeera English's commentary suggests the result points to a growing dislike of Trump's political brand among Republicans. The report gives no vote totals, seat counts or states. It does not give Vance's full name or office.