What is the story about: Why Democratic Senate hopes are rising?

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally in Kerrville, Texas, on August 31, 2026. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here . We’re officially inside 40 days until the 2026 midterms — and Republicans are feeling the pressure. Nearly every poll seems to bring more bad news for GOP candidates, even in what would normally be comfort

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Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally in Kerrville, Texas, on August 31, 2026. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day....

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Bias Comparison — Why Democratic Senate hopes are rising

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Left: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally in Kerrville, Texas, on August 31, 2026. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here . We’re officially inside 40 days until the 2026 midterms — and Republicans are feeling the pressure. Nearly every poll seems to bring more bad news for GOP candidates, even in what would normally be comfort
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Timeline of this story

21m agoVox: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally in Kerrville, Texas, on August 31, 2026. | Brandon Bell/Getty Imag

Historical Context

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