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Democrats say full Congress control within reach ahead of 2026 midterms

Party leadership made the claim on October 25, as issues take shape in the national midterm contest.

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Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin stated on 2026-10-25 that the Democratic Party is within reach of winning control of both chambers of the United States Congress. El Nuevo Día reported the statement.

Anti-data center sentiment has become a potent political issue in the 2026 United States midterm elections. Control of Congress and 36 governor offices are at stake in the contests. The Winnipeg Free Press reported this trend.

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