The Family Business: How Politics is Becoming a Kinship Affair The 2026 election season has yielded an unusual trend: politicians running on family tickets.
Sons and daughters of incumbents, spouses of aspirants, and siblings of high profile office holders are all vying for positions of power.
What's striking isn't just the number of family candidates; it's how their kin connections shape campaigns and policy platforms. Meet the Families: A Look at 2026 Candidates' Kin Connections Notable examples abound.