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Coverage dated September 8, 2026

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach, but races they once counted on winning have also become more complicated.

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach, but races they once counted on winning have also become more complicated.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach.

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