Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Hill reports: “Democrats pulled off the blue wave of their dreams on Tuesday, winning the House and Senate majorities in a stunning cap to the most expensive midterm election cycle on record. The midterm result…”
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