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2026 midterm election races to watch

Covered by 11 outlets ·First reported 5d ago ·Updated 19m ago

2026 midterm election races to watch — Image: New York Times

CBS News has identified 11 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

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