The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Guardian US reports: “These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of RepresentativesA turning point in Donald Trump’s second term will soon arrive. On 3 November, voters acros…”
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