Senate control could hang in limbo for weeks after Election Day
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- Axios reports: “Senate leaders could be guessing who will control the chamber well into November, thanks to a slew of tight races and state-specific voting rules.Why it matters: A GOP majority would ease the press…”
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