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The bellwether races to watch in November’s midterm elections

Washington Post Politics Monday 12 October 2026, 18:32 UTC By Amber Phillips 1 min read
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As the votes are being counted in November’s midterm elections, there are several races that could reveal whether Democrats’ blue wave is materializing. They’re called bellwether races for their unique characteristics that reflect the national political environment. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix

As the votes are being counted in November’s midterm elections, there are several races that could reveal whether Democrats’ blue wave is materializing. They’re called bellwether races for their unique characteristics that reflect the national political environment. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix The bellwether races to watch in November’s midterm elections Will Democrats’ blue wave materialize? Watch these races. 5 min
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