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Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate

Season 2026 Episode 190 | 5m 24s

There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins navigates the political map with Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report.

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