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Romanian candidates had mixed results in the November 3, 2026, U.S. elections. Mihaela Pleșa, a Democrat, secured her seat in Texas, while Ionel Roiban, a Republican, lost in Florida. Ciprian Ivanof's results in Washington D.C. are pending. Pleșa made history as the first Romanian-American woman elected in Texas. Roiban, previously involved in Romanian politics, faced a significant defeat against Democrat Rob Long. He criticized the USR party's direction, emphasizing his conservative values. Roiban has lived in Florida for over two decades and leads an organization promoting Romanian-American political engagement.