Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 28, 2026

Libertarians could spoil Republicans’ chances in the fight for control of the US Senate

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans are worried that Libertarian candidates could siphon away votes in some of this year’s most consequential U.S. Senate elections, potentially costing them control of the chamber.

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WTOP Washington DC
Libertarians could spoil Republicans’ chances in the fight for control of the US Senate (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Oct 27, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans are worried that Libertarian candidates could siphon away votes in some of this year’s most consequential U.S. Senate elections, potentially costing them control of the chamber.
PBS NewsHour
Libertarians could siphon Republican support in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Oct 27, 2026
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Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOP worried Libertarians will siphon key states’ votes (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Oct 28, 2026
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Republicans are worried that Libertarian candidates could siphon away votes in some of this year's most consequential U.S. Senate elections, potentially costing them control of the chamber.

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