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Forecasters like the Cook Political Report are predicting a good year for Democrats in the midterm elections.
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Todd Blanche Responds to Alaska Scenarios as Trump DOJ Sends Target Letters
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Democrats Appear to Flip 1st Midterm Seat as Guam Drops Unofficial Results
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Voter Turnout Shows Democrat Enthusiasm in Trump’s Home State of Florida
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House Election Tracker: 5 Key Races to Watch on Midterm Election Night
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Michigan Race Shifts Toward El-Sayed as Stevens Doubles Down on Endorsement
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Chances of Beating Amy Acton—What Final Ohio Polls Show
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Poll Of The Day: What Decided Your Midterm Vote More Than Anything Else?
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Voter Turnout Shows Democrat Enthusiasm in Trump’s Home State of Florida
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House Election Tracker: 5 Key Races to Watch on Midterm Election Night
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Michigan Race Shifts Toward El-Sayed as Stevens Doubles Down on Endorsement
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Chances of Beating Amy Acton—What Final Ohio Polls Show
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Can Hasan Piker-Backed Candidates Win? List and What Data Shows
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Poll Of The Day: What Decided Your Midterm Vote More Than Anything Else?
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DeSantis Breaks With Trump Day Before Midterm as Democrats Surge
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Mary Peltola’s Chances of Beating Dan Sullivan—What Final Alaska Polls Show
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