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US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
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Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state; JD Vance pointed to the war in Iran as the ‘obvious’ culprit for Republicans’ loss Live results | How do you feel about the results? Sign up for Breaking News US email Analysis: Is this t
Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state; JD Vance pointed to the war in Iran as the ‘obvious’ culprit for Republicans’ loss Live results | How do you feel about the results? Sign up for Breaking News US email Analysis: Is this the beginning of the end for Trump? Nancy Pelosi has issued a statement after Connie Chan conceded in the race to fill the former speaker’s vacant seat, congratulating Democrat Scott Wiener on his election to the Congress.
Chan – also a Democrat and Pelosi’s chosen candidate – said she had no clear path to victory, despite the Associated Press not yet calling the race. As a working mom, a public servant, and an immigrant, she gave voice to families whose struggles she knows firsthand. I was proud to support her, and I am so proud of the campaign she ran.” For nearly four decades, San Franciscans have entrusted me with the privilege of being their voice in the House.
My gratitude is boundless, and my confidence in our city’s future remains strong. Our work for a fairer, more just America continues.” Continue reading...
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