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5 Things To Watch in First Primaries of 2026 Midterms
The first primary elections of the 2026 midterm cycle are underway, with five key races and dynamics to monitor. These early primaries will help shape the political landscape ahead of the general midterm elections, offering early signals about party momentum, candidate viability, and voter priorities. Midterm elections historically serve as a referendum on the sitting president and can shift control of Congress.