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Senate rankings: 8 GOP seats that could flip in November
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Helen Huiskes and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway President Trump's approval ratings and other issues have affected the outlook for some GOP-held seats.
Democrats are looking to make gains in the Senate with the midterm elections approaching. The Senate map currently favors Republicans, but certain factors may impact this. President Trump's approval ratings and other issues have affected the outlook for some GOP-held seats.
Further details on the Senate rankings and potential changes are available from the source. The midterm elections are 85 days away, and the situation is being closely watched. For more information on the potential shifts in the Senate, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News.
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Category: government Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Democrats are looking to make gains in the Senate with the midterm elections approaching. The Senate map currently favors Republicans, but certain factors may impact this. President Trump's approval…
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