2026 Midterm Elections: Party Preparations and Battlegrounds

Both Republican and Democratic parties are intensifying preparations for the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. Key efforts include recruiting poll workers and observers, with nine Senate seats identified as highly competitive and likely to determine chamber control.

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