Halsey Uses 'Colors' to Celebrate Democratic Wins
The singer posted a TikTok set to her 2015 song as Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Pop
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Singer Halsey posted a TikTok using her 2015 song "Colors" to celebrate Democratic victories in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections. Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and Senate.
Why it matters
The post links a pop artist's catalog to a national election outcome, showing how older songs can be recontextualized during political moments. The midterms determine control of both chambers of Congress, shaping the legislative agenda for the next two years.
The TikTok audio draws on "Colors," a track from Halsey's 2015 debut album Badlands, a release now more than a decade old. Democrats' congressional sweep was confirmed by the November 3, 2026 midterm results, though the extraction includes no vote tallies or seat counts.
The players
Halsey
Halsey is a American singer-songwriter known for her 2015 debut album Badlands and its single "Colors."
The details
In a TikTok posted November 5, 2026, Halsey danced beneath on-screen text referencing "Colors" and "New Americana," both from her album Badlands. The post was captioned "So many firsts, so much hope, but also so much work to do."
Timeline
2015: Halsey releases the debut album Badlands, which includes "Colors."
November 3, 2026: Midterm elections are held; Democrats win House and Senate control.
November 5, 2026: Halsey posts the TikTok celebrating the results.
Industry Dynamics
Artists increasingly use short-form video platforms to recontextualize older catalog songs during political moments, extending the commercial life of releases well after their original run. Such posts can reintroduce a decade-old track to new listeners without any new release or promotional campaign.
The TikTok is available for viewers to watch on the platform, and the song "Colors" can be streamed from Halsey's Badlands album. Listeners who want the original recording can find it through standard music streaming services.
The takeaway
Older songs can find new audiences when artists reuse them in timely posts, a reminder that a catalog remains active long after release. Readers curious about the track can revisit Badlands to hear the original context.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by International Business Times UK.
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