Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

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What happened

In the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged by 64 percent.

Key facts

  • In the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged by 64 percent.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:59:52 UTC.

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