With Election Day approaching, how midterm races across the country are shaping up

NPR | By A Martínez

Published October 22, 2026 at 6:43 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez asks veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik about the shape of the midterm race as Election Day draws closer.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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