The battle for Congress is just the beginning. Here's what's at stake on Election Day
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- Fox News reports: “Election Day 2026 sees Republicans defending slim majorities as early voting shatters records with over 54 million ballots already cast nationwide.”
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