Politics● LowOct 4 · Oct 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
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