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

MONROE, Michigan — Vice President JD Vance drew laughs and middle fingers from a Republican crowd Thursday afternoon.

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

TL;DR

  • Vice President JD Vance spoke at a rally for Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers in Monroe, Michigan.
  • He made jokes about the crowd's energy and the "Rust Belt."
  • Vance's comment about Ohio State football was met with negative reactions from the crowd.
  • He continued to joke and urged the crowd to support Mike Rogers.