Gottheimer and Bacon seek written pledges to accept 2026 midterm results

Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., are asking House colleagues to sign written pledges to accept the results of the 2026 midterms, according to reports Oct. 7-8 in the Wall Street Journal, The Hill and NPR. The Hill said the push comes amid unproven claims of rigging.