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Behind the Byline — A look at the most vulnerable Senate and House incumbents

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By Mary Ellen McIntire and Chris Hale
Posted October 5, 2026 at 4:31pm

With just a month to go before the midterm elections, Roll Call politics reporter Mary Ellen McIntire talks about the most vulnerable Senate and House incumbents.

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