Five athletes and sports figures to watch on Election Day
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Hill reports: “This week’s midterm elections feature a handful of races involving former athletes, coaches or sports media personalities who are hoping to secure victory at the ballot box and bring their experien…”
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