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The election results from Tuesday reveal a complex landscape. While Republican turnout was impressive, it failed to secure a decisive victory against Democratic gains, especially among left-leaning independents and disaffected voters—namely working-class Americans, Latino communities, and younger voters like Gen Z men. Many such voters had previously supported Trump in record numbers but stayed home or shifted allegiance this time, driven by a sense of betrayal on issues like cost of living and healthcare.