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Libertarian candidates could tip Senate control away from Republicans

Original: Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate https:// lemmy.world/post/536568

Libertarian candidates in several US Senate races are drawing enough support to potentially siphon votes from Republicans, raising concerns that they could cost the GOP key seats and with them control of the chamber. Commenters are debating whether third-party spoiler effects will decide closely contested states in the battle for the Senate majority.

Why now: Senate control may hinge on narrow margins where Libertarian vote shares could act as spoilers.

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