What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms

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Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 UTC.

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