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Politics● Low6d ago · Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · North America

Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.

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