Trump's shadow looms over US midterms despite absence from ballot

Former President Trump, though not a candidate, will shape US midterm campaigns through his popularity, fundraising, and influence, as analyzed by Raquel López-Portillo Maltos. The piece underscores his continued sway over Republican primaries and voter mobilization, though specific mechanisms remain unspecified. This matters as it signals the persistence of Trumpism as a defining force in US electoral politics.