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Two Grahams, one wild week

Graham’s death, Platner’s withdrawal, and record-breaking fundraising in Texas and Alaska have scrambled the midterm map in just seven days.

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Halina Bennet
Jul 13, 2026
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Senator Lindsey Graham speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

The midterm map moved more this week than in most full months this cycle.

Prediction markets now put Democrats’ odds of retaking the House at roughly 84 percent and the Senate at around 44 percent.

Graham’s death upends Sout…

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