"In addition, the article argues that several traditionally red states have unexpectedly become battlegrounds: in Alaska, Mary Peltola’s near‑majority showing on the same primary ballot as incumbent Dan Sullivan is highlighted as evidence that Democrats can compete even under the state’s top‑four system; in Ohio, Sherrod Brown is depicted as mounting a strong comeback against appointed Republican Sen. Jon Husted, characterized as an uneven campaigner; and in Iowa, Josh Turek is seen as benefiting from economic discontent over tariffs and fuel prices as well as coattails from gubernatorial front‑runner Rob Sand."
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First seen: 2026-08-31 ·
Last seen: 2026-08-31 ·
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