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Politics● LowOct 3 · Oct 3, 2026, 3:59 PM

Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

Senate Democratic candidates are edging out or polling neck and neck with their GOP counterparts in five competitive Senate races this cycle — the latest indicator that Republicans are facing a tough midterm environment in even more traditionally redder areas, according to new surveys of the races. Polling released by The New York Times and…

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