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Final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast

The Guardian UK Friday 30 October 2026, 12:00 UTC By Presented by Jonathan Freedland , with Carrie Dann, produced by Nada Smiljanic and Danielle Stephens 1 min read
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There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 in the Senate and 39 governorships up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Jonathan Freedland is joined by Carrie Dann, of the Cook Political Report, to run through some of the races to watch before the final weekend of campaigning Continue reading...

There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 in the Senate and 39 governorships up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Jonathan Freedland is joined by Carrie Dann, of the Cook Political Report, to run through some of the races to watch before the final weekend of campaigning

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