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2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes

ABC7chicago.com and WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened The Illinois governor's race, Illinois Senate race, and the first fully elected Chicago School Board are key races to watch locally.
The headline split ABC7chicago.com frames it as "2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes". WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) frames it as "NH Senate candidates make final push ahead of the midterm elections Tuesday".
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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Nov 2, 11:12 AM

2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes

The Illinois governor's race, Illinois Senate race, and the first fully elected Chicago School Board are key races to watch locally.

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Mississippi TodayNews report · Nov 2, 11:00 AM

What you need to know to vote in Mississippi 2026 midterm elections Tuesday

In Mississippi, a U.S. Senate race tops the midterm ticket, which includes contested general elections for all four of the state’s U.S. House districts.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Nov 2, 1:41 PM

The Latest: Democrats and Republicans make a final push one day before midterm elections

President Donald Trumpclosed out the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he had handily won in the past. At the same time, Democrats began to fracture i...

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Nov 2, 12:44 PM

NH Senate candidates make final push ahead of the midterm elections Tuesday

For the candidate running in the midterm elections, these are some of their last moments to connect with voters before Tuesday.

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