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What’s it like to run for Congress when the odds are stacked heavily against you?

πŸŽ™οΈ NPR πŸ• November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
πŸ“ Source based in: World β€Ί Northern Hemisphere β€Ί North America β€Ί United States
🏷️ Topics: #Politics & Government
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The majority of congressional races this cycle are rated either solid Democrat or solid Republican. They’re the opposite of tossups, where candidates from the minority party face near impossible odds.

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