2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

Former Sen. Joe Manchin, the Democrat-turned-independent from West Virginia, endorsed Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in a video posted by the incumbent representative on Wednesday, saying he was doing so “enthusiastically.”

2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

TL;DR

  • Former Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
  • Manchin, a Democrat-turned-independent, stated his endorsement was enthusiastic.
  • The endorsement was featured in a video posted by Fitzpatrick.