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As Democrats win big, thirst traps of male candidates take social media by storm

Nov 14, 2026 · Danielle Kurtzleben

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As Democrats win big, thirst traps of male candidates take social media by storm
Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) speaks during a midterm election night event on Nov. 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) speaks during a midterm election night event on Nov. 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

It's everywhere on social media: Democrats celebrating the attractive men voters elected in the midterms. But it's bigger than a meme and says a lot about politics of masculinity in the age of Trump.

(Image credit: Brandon Bell)

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