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WATCH: State of the race: Paths to victory

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Rachel Scott, an ABC News senior political correspondent, provides an update on key election races as voting takes place nationwide for the 2026 elections. The report focuses on potential paths to victory for candidates in various states.
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On November 3, 2026, Rachel Scott, ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent, provided an update on the state of various election races across the United States as voting was taking place. The report focused on potential paths to victory for candidates in key states, offering insights into how the votes might influence the overall outcome of the elections. The article did not provide specific details about individual candidate standings or predicted results but highlighted the significance of voter turnout and strategic importance of certain battleground areas.

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State of the race: Paths to victory ABC News’ Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott has the latest on the state of the races as voters head to the polls across the country.
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State of the race: Paths to victory ABC News’ Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott has the latest on the state of the races as voters head to the polls across the country. asserted
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