{
  "id": 17573907,
  "title": "US midterm elections 2026: Five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/us-midterm-elections-2026-five-key-senate-races-that-could-determine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-913443"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As voters prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, The Jerusalem Post highlights five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress. In Michigan, Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is leading against MAGA favorite Mike Rogers, with a recent CBS Detroit poll showing El-Sayed ahead by seven percentage points at 51% to Rogers's 44%. Meanwhile, in Texas, Democrat James Talarico is set to become the first Democrat to hold statewide office in the conservative stronghold since the 1990s, challenging Republican Attorney-General Ken Paxton, known for his scandals and MAGA loyalty. Talarico's campaign focuses on wealth inequality and expanding social programs, while Paxton's platform aligns with Trump's agenda, emphasizing tax cuts and support for crypto growth. In North Carolina, former RNC chair Michael Whately is running against two-term Governor Roy Cooper, with Whately targeting crime, immigration, and tax cuts, and Cooper emphasizing lower costs of living and expanded Medicaid access. In Georgia, Jewish Senator John Ossoff defends his seat against GOP Congressman Mike Collins, who opposes stock trading in federal office and prioritizes rural hospital funding. Finally, in Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan by two percentage points, despite accusations of ballot-stacking by Democrats. Democrats must win seven Senate seats to gain a 51-seat majority, and the president's party typically loses House seats in midterms.",
  "summary": "Ahead of the US Midterm elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key Senate races to watch.",
  "key_points": [
    "James Talarico aims to be the first Democrat to hold statewide office in Texas since the 1990s.",
    "Democrats need to win seven Senate seats to gain a 51-seat majority control of Congress."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}