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Colombia’s far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leads the presidential runoff against Iván Cepeda, tapping into an anti-incumbent wave and echoing Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump with pledges of a hard-line crime crackdown, 90‑day plan to end the armed conflict, and private “mega prisons,” while analysts caution his lack of broad legislative support could threaten checks on power and human rights.
Nearly 30 newly sworn-in House members are campaigning for governor or Senate seats, but voters remain largely disinterested in rewarding incumbents from a Congress viewed as dysfunctional. Several have lost high-profile bids (e.g., Randy Feenstra, Dusty Johnson, Chip Roy, Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jasmine Crockett), while a few Republicans push forward (Mike Collins, Andy Barr, Ashley Hinson) and Mikie Sherrill is mentioned as governor in this cycle, illustrating a mixed landscape. The anti-incumbent mood and concerns about Washington’s performance are complicating these campaigns, even as some outside-the-House candidates find success.