In the 2026 midterm elections, voters have overwhelmingly elected and reelected candidates who support pro-worker and pro-family policies like paid leave.
Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and Maine are just a few of the states that will soon be represented by newly elected U.S. Senators with a history of championing paid leave.
The election of leaders with a history of championing paid leave was also visible across the country’s Governor and state legislative races.
The following is a quote from Inimai Chettiar, President of A Better Balance:
“Voters have spoken, and the results of this election overwhelmingly show that Americans are looking for real progress when it comes to pro-worker, pro-family, pro-affordability policies like paid leave. In an affordability crisis, paid leave makes a huge difference for the workers we speak with through our helpline everyday. Paid leave ensures workers can keep their jobs and their paycheck as they navigate life’s moments like caregiving, having a new baby, and sickness.”Â