Republicans defend a narrow House majority in midterm races
Democrats enter the midterms with a strong edge, but some contests offer openings for Republicans, and several Senate races are in focus.
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What happened
Republicans in the US House are defending a narrow majority in November's midterm elections. Coverage highlights House races to watch and the races that will decide control of the Senate. Some lesser-noticed contests are also seen as worth watching despite Democrats' strong edge.
Why it matters
Republicans' narrow House majority is at stake in the midterms.
Coverage
- US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching (The Guardian)
- Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate (Nolan D. McCaskill)
- Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 elections (Nolan D. McCaskill)
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