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'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes
Candidates for Congress from Alaska to Texas are turning wardrobe choices into campaign branding; a very serious race, apparently decided at the collar.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN After HoursPublished
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- First reported by BBC: “'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:52 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: US.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCandidates from Alaska to Texas are skipping the necktie this midterm season, and the BBC says they are using personal style to stand out on the trail.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the open collar is now a campaign platform. I love a candidate who commits to a neckline.
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