Critical Political Races 2026

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  "summary": "The 2026 US midterms will determine control of both chambers of Congress and shape AI policy for years. Democrats need a net gain of 4 Senate seats and 3 House seats. Six Senate races are rated competitive (GA, MI, ME, NC, AK, NH), with third-party candidates potentially decisive in NC and ME. AI regulation has become a defining campaign issue, with over \\$200 million from rival super PACs (Leading the Future vs. Public First Action). Democratic backsliding concerns — including election infrastructure dismantling and mid-decade gerrymandering — make gubernatorial races in MI, WI, AZ, and GA critical for preserving democratic guardrails.",
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