US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching

Though Democrats have a strong edge heading into the midterms, some races have openings for Republicans While marquee races from Maine to Michigan get all the attention, and draw in a ton of money, a significant batch of lower-profile contests across the US could result in upsets. Democrats have a strong edge heading into November’s US midterm elections, polls show. In recent days, election prognosticators have shifted even more races in favor of Democrats. Continue reading...

Rachel Leingang · Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 2:00 AM
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US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching

Though Democrats have a strong edge heading into the midterms, some races have openings for Republicans

While marquee races from Maine to Michigan get all the attention, and draw in a ton of money, a significant batch of lower-profile contests across the US could result in upsets.

Democrats have a strong edge heading into November’s US midterm elections, polls show. In recent days, election prognosticators have shifted even more races in favor of Democrats.

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