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Democrats See a Rare but Fleeting Chance to Shake Up the Senate Map

26 October 2026 at 21:19
Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.

© Clayton Steward for The New York Times

Protesters outside of an event for Senator Roger Marshall in Topeka, Kan. Soaring fuel costs and economic struggles have made some Republican senators like Mr. Marshall vulnerable on their home turf.

Seeking to help Collins in Maine, Trump exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs

Collins, locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, issued a statement saying she'd spoken with Trump's top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "about the toll tariffs are taking on Maine families, businesses, farmers, and growers.''

Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Swaps Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods

The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The loss of Susan Collins’s seat could tip the Senate in favor of Democrats, upending President Trump’s legislative agenda for the rest of his term.
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