Record 258 Military Veterans Run for U.S. Congress
A record 258 military veterans are competing in the current U.S. midterm elections, marking a 21 percent increase from 2024.
With Honor Action reports that a record 258 military veterans are running for the U.S. Congress in the current midterm elections. This represents a 21 percent increase from 2024, with 227 candidates seeking House seats and 31 running for the Senate.
The candidate pool includes 115 Republicans, 80 Democrats, and 63 independents or third-party members. Female representation has grown significantly, with 38 women in the field compared to 21 in the previous cycle. Most of these candidates, approximately 191, are competing for open seats.
A July survey conducted by Gallup and With Honor Action found that 77 percent of Americans trust individuals with military experience to perform well as elected officials. Rye Barcott, CEO and cofounder of With Honor Action, stated that Americans trust veterans across party lines because that trust was earned in service.
