Congressional Midterm Races: Where Things Stand on Oct. 19

With 15 days until the midterms, The New York Times takes stock of the race for Congress.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT · How we use AI

The congressional midterm elections are 15 days away as of Oct. 19, putting the contest in its final stretch.

The New York Times offers a look at where the race for Congress stands. The supplied summary does not identify which party or candidates are ahead.

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