Q & Trey: The 2026 Midterm Races to Watch

The Trey Gowdy Podcast22mMay 7, 2026

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Trey Gowdy delivers a sharp, candid breakdown of the 2026 midterm races to watch, blending political insight with self-deprecating humor about his own golf struggles. He identifies key battleground states—South Carolina, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Maine, Alaska, and Ohio—highlighting open Senate seats, high-stakes gubernatorial races, and the unpredictable nature of swing states. His analysis underscores the importance of process over outcome in governance, especially when it comes to Supreme Court rulings, where he urges listeners to read opinions directly rather than rely on media spin. The episode pivots into a surprisingly vulnerable and comedic reflection on golf, where Gowdy admits to constantly switching clubs and putters, blaming his poor performance on mental lapses rather than equipment. He reveals a deep-seated frustration with his putting, confessing to breaking putters in frustration and seeking help from sports psychologists like Brad Faxon and Bob Rotella. Ultimately, the episode becomes a meditation on consistency—both in politics and personal habits—where the real challenge isn’t the tools, but the mind behind them.

Key Takeaways
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Focus on seven key states for 2026 midterms: South Carolina, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Maine, Alaska, and Ohio, all with open or competitive Senate or gubernatorial races.

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The Supreme Court’s role is not to decide if policies are good, but whether they are constitutional—process matters more than outcome.

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Avoid media summaries of Supreme Court opinions; read the full opinions yourself to understand the legal reasoning.

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Constantly switching golf clubs and putters is a symptom of mental game issues, not equipment failure.

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Golf performance is 90% mental—negative self-talk and past failures compound into present struggles.

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2026 Midterm Races to Watch

I will be watching them all. My heart is in South Carolina, but my eyes will be all over the country.

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8 min

Understanding Supreme Court Opinions

The question is not whether this is a good idea. That’s what politicians decide. That is not what judges should decide.

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Golf: The Mental Game Crisis

I am both pushing and pulling putts. I'm not just missing them left. I'm missing them left and right.

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High-Impact Quotes
is never do you think this is a good idea. That's what politicians decide. That is not what judges should decide.
Trey Gowdy10:30
Viral: 88.0
Stop blaming the tools and start blaming the carpenter.
Trey Gowdy12:36
Viral: 82.0
I am both pushing and pulling putts. I'm not just missing them left. I'm missing them left and right.
Trey Gowdy15:39
Viral: 76.0
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Trey Gowdy
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2026 midterm elections95%supreme court opinions90%golf mental game88%political battleground states85%golf equipment switching80%constitutional authority75%sports psychology70%media bias in legal reporting65%
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