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2026 midterm election races to watch

CBS News’ Battleground Tracker polling is back for 2026, capturing what’s on voters’ minds and the key groups to watch coast to coast, as well as what it means for districts, seat estimates and control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Every district and state matters, but CBS News also identifies nine key Senate and…

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Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo win primaries in closely-watched New Hampshire congressional district, CBS News projects

Stefany Shaheen and Republican businessman Anthony DiLorenzo won their respective primaries on Tuesday to replace Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.  Pappas is running for the Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not seeking reelection.  The House Republicans’ campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional…

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New Hampshire Senate race set between Chris Pappas and John Sununu after projected primary wins

Washington — Former GOP Sen. John Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision not to seek reelection kickstarted the competitive race for an open seat in the Granite State, which could be key…

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New Hampshire voters choose nominees for open Senate seat with Shaheen’s retirement, and more races to watch today

New Hampshire voters are going to the polls on Tuesday to choose Democratic and Republican nominees for retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s seat, a race that could be key to both parties’ efforts to control the upper chamber.  Voters in the 1st Congressional District will also be choosing nominees for an open seat, with Democratic Rep….

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