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October 23, 2026
A Democratic win in Texas is a long shot – but Ken Paxton’s weakness is obvious | Moira Donegan
Republicans are resorting to childish taunts to defend an uncommonly dishonorable state attorney generalIt’s a bit like Lucy with the football. Every few years, Democrats convince themselves that a Texas Senate seat might finally switch from red to blue.…
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October 23, 2026
These key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainer
To reclaim control of the Senate, Democrats need to retain all the Senate seats they have and flip four more in the 2026 midterm elections. Shrai Popat, the Guardian's US politics reporter, explains which are the key races to watch in November. Continue…
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October 23, 2026
Alaska’s Senate Race Could Be Decided by Salmon
Mary Peltola, whose campaign could determine whether the Democrats retake Congress, mostly just wants to talk about fish.