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November midterm elections
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- 1Carpetbagger claims put Nevada red House seat in play●Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx
A normally safe Republican House seat in Nevada has become unexpectedly competitive ahead of the midterm elections. The GOP candidate faces accusations of being a carpetbagger, having moved to the district recently, while questions have been raised about claims of military valor. Democrats are hoping the combination of doubts about the candidate's roots and credibility will allow them to flip the seat in November.
- 2Republicans slide in polls four weeks before midterms▼Republicans continue to slide in US polls, four weeks before midterm elections
With four weeks to go until the US midterm elections, polling continues to show Republican support declining. Commentators suggest the party's momentum has stalled ahead of contests that will decide control of Congress. Observers are watching whether the trend holds or reverses before voters go to the polls in November.