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US midterm election: Why it's important and races to watch

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Bleiker, C. (2026, November 3). US midterm election: Why it's important and races to watch. Deutsche Welle. https://www.dw.com/en/us-midterm-election-why-it-s-important-and-races-to-watch/a-79789932?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf

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Carla Bleiker

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