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Final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast

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Freedland, P. b. J., Smiljanic, p. b. N., Stephens, D., & Dann, w. C. (2026, October 30). Final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2026/oct/30/final-countdown-to-the-make-or-break-midterms-podcast

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Jonathan Freedland hosts a podcast discussing key races in the upcoming midterm elections where 435 House seats, 35 Senate positions, and 39 governorships are at stake. Carrie Dann from the Cook Political Report joins to analyze crucial contests as candidates enter their last weekend of campaigning.

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The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, with voting set for Tuesday. There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats, and 39 governorships at stake. Jonathan Freedland discusses key races with Carrie Dann from the Cook Political Report on a podcast as campaigners enter their final weekend before election day.

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Jonathan Freedland is joined by Carrie Dann, of the Cook Political Report, to run through some of the races to watch before the final weekend of campaigning

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30

2026-10-30 · The Guardian

Final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast · assertive framing

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