Published September 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET · Updated September 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Analysts weigh whether midterms will repeat 2022
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Early voting has begun in the U.S. midterm elections, which could flip control of Congress. Analysts are debating whether the results will resemble the 2022 midterms, with some reports pointing to Trump's tariffs as a drag on GOP candidates. Republicans have largely avoided discussing the Iran war as the elections draw near.
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