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Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate
Democrats are hopeful about flipping the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms amid President Trump’s low approval ratings, but face challenges in Republican-leaning states. Competitive races in nine states, including Maine and Texas, will determine control, with scandals affecting candidates like Maine’s Graham Platner complicating Democratic efforts.
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