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The typically red Senate seats that are competitive this year

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The typically red Senate seats that are competitive this year. (2026, September 18). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/typically-red-senate-seats-competitive-this-year/

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New analysis from VoteHub indicates that Democrats are gaining support among voters in traditionally Republican states ahead of the upcoming Senate elections in November. Zachary Donnini, the head of data science at VoteHub, discusses these findings on "The Takeout," highlighting shifts in voter sentiment in certain red Senate seats.
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New data from VoteHub indicates Democrats are gaining traction among voters in traditionally red Senate seats that will be contested in the upcoming November elections. According to Zachary Donnini, the head of data science at VoteHub, these findings suggest a shift in voter sentiment towards Democratic candidates in states where the Senate seat was previously considered safe for Republicans.

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The typically red Senate seats that are competitive this year New data shows Democrats making inroads with voters in some red states holding Senate elections in November.
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The typically red Senate seats that are competitive this year New data shows Democrats making inroads with voters in some red states holding Senate elections in November. asserted
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Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to discuss. asserted
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