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Decades-old GOP winning streaks are suddenly at risk

Axios·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Decades-old GOP winning streaks are suddenly at risk

Democrats are running competitive races in traditionally Republican states, threatening GOP winning streaks dating to the 1930s. In Kansas, Democrat Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, has outraised Senator Roger Marshall, with the race rated a tossup. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico leads Attorney General Ken Paxton in polls. South Carolina's streak dates to 1998.

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