How to think about the midterms — and the political moment the country is in
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- NPR reports: “Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in.”
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Updated Nov 2, 2026, 10:36 AM ET
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