Democratic candidate's twerk videos stir up the US

Democratic candidate's twerk videos stir up the US

18.05.2026 09:30

In the US, Democratic congressional candidate Shelby Campbell has made headlines more for her TikTok videos than her political promises. The 32-year-old law student and single mother’s footage of dancing on a kitchen counter went viral on social media, while the four mugshots she featured on her campaign website also sparked debate. Campbell responded to criticism by saying, "I went to jail, I was judged, but I got back up again."

Democratic congressional candidate in the US, Shelby Campbell, is being talked about more for her social media posts than her campaign promises. The 32-year-old law student and single mother's dance videos shared on TikTok quickly became a trending topic.

VIDEO SHOT ON KITCHEN COUNTER GOES VIRAL

In the images spreading on social media, moments of Campbell dancing on a kitchen counter drew attention. Campbell, standing out with her colorful style and unconventional campaign language, saw her videos reach millions of views in a short time.

SHE SHARED HER OWN MUGSHOTS

The four separate mugshots featured on Campbell's campaign website also sparked debate in the US. The Democratic candidate responded to criticism by stating she did not hide her past legal processes.

“I WENT TO PRISON BUT GOT BACK ON MY FEET”

In her statement, Campbell said, “I went to prison, I was judged, but I got back on my feet.” While supporters defended Campbell's transparency, critics argued that her posts were inconsistent with political seriousness.

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