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A pastor, a Tejano singer, and a slew of salmon and Sullivans walk into a midterm

With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats are feeling good. They’re also wary as key races remain neck and neck.

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Halina Bennet
Oct 28, 2026
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Democratic candidates Bobby Pulido (U.S. House), James Talarico (U.S. Senate), and Gina Hinojosa (Texas governor) sing together at the conclusion of Voto Latino’s Ready. Go. Vote. campaign rally. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

With less than one week until Election Day, Democrats are looking good by nearly every national measure. The Senate math is…

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