Politics● LowSep 22 · Sep 22, 2026, 11:10 PM
What to watch for with midterm elections 6 weeks away
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Congressional candidates nationwide are entering their final campaign push with midterm elections set to take place in six weeks. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, walks us through it.
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