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Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

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What happened Americans now have just over six weeks to decide whether Congress remains in Republican control or flips to Democrats.
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CenterEarly voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 19, 12:33 AM

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

Americans now have just over six weeks to decide whether Congress remains in Republican control or flips to Democrats.

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WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk)News report · Sep 19, 2:46 AM

Early voting kicks off in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The polls are officially open in Virginia for the midterm elections, as early, in-person voting began in the Commonwealth Friday. The races you'll see on your b...

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Sep 19, 12:33 AM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

Sep 19, 2:46 AM: WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 9 sources · 1 bucket.