Under-the-radar primary races you should be following three months until midterm elections

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Monday marks exactly three months until the 2026 midterm elections. There are still several outstanding primaries that will be pivotal not only in determining control of both chambers of Congress but also in shaping the direction of the Democratic and Republican parties.

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