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Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?

Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
New York Times Monday 19 October 2026, 12:36 UTC By Jess Bidgood 1 min read
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It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play. [Image text:] House battleground ishington Montana Minnesota OMai 0 0 Michigan New York Wisconsin 000 lifornia Ohio Pennsylva 000 New Je lowa 00 Virginia Colorado Kentucky North Ca 0 South Caroli Arizona New Mexico Texas Florida n Dem 21 Tossups 13 lea dly or likely Dem. 218 districts for control 187 solidly or lil
Congress (ORG)
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