Politics● LowNov 1 · Nov 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Barabak: This desert duel is a key test of Trump's effect on the midterm election
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from LA Times · North America
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza are battling over some of the hardest-fought political turf in America. But for voters, it's more of a proxy fight over the president.
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