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August 3, 2026 | 4:37 PM
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The 2026 midterms are in full swing.
From the governor’s race to the U.S. Senate, congressional contests, district attorney races, and nine statewide ballot questions, there’s a lot to make sense of this election year.
With early voting beginning Aug. 22 and primaries on Sept. 1, now is the time to get informed.
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