What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Guardian US reports: “US voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will rise up to stymie Trump’s agendaDonald Trump will still be US president on the morning of 4 Novem…”
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