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This blue state is the midterms’ surprising new Senate battleground

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 15 September 2026, 20:40 UTC By Ben Binday 1 min read
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New Hampshire has emerged as a surprise battleground for control of the Senate ahead of the midterms, complicating Democratic hopes of flipping the chamber. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEThis blue state is the midterms’ surprising new Senate battleground The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of New Hampshire’s Senate race from ‘Lean Democratic’ to ‘Toss Up.’

New Hampshire has emerged as a surprise battleground for control of the Senate ahead of the midterms, complicating Democratic hopes of flipping the chamber. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEThis blue state is the midterms’ surprising new Senate battleground The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of New Hampshire’s Senate race from ‘Lean Democratic’ to ‘Toss Up.’
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