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These key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainer

To reclaim control of the Senate, Democrats need to retain all the Senate seats they have and flip four more in the 2026 midterm elections. Shrai Popat, the Guardian's US politics reporter, explains which are the key races to watch in November. Continue reading...

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The Guardian· Oct 23, 10:00 AMThese key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainer

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