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Democrats fight to win control of the US Senate in key midterm races, with prices and the Iran war in play

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Al Jazeera reports that rising prices and the Iran war have put several key US Senate races in play ahead of the midterm elections, from Texas to Maine, as Democrats fight for control of the chamber, and lists 10 midterm races to watch. BBC reports that Texas's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched contest in the US midterms, and that it is about far more than control of Congress.

This continues an earlier story: Democrats seek to win back control of Congress in the US midterm elections

Later: New poll shows Democrats gaining ground in seven key US Senate battlegrounds · Republicans face projected losses in US midterms as voters weigh the economy and the Iran war · Democrats see an opening to win the US Senate as battleground races decide the midterms · Democrats win control of US House in midterm elections, Decision Desk HQ projects

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  1. Al Jazeera

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    Al Jazeera reports that rising prices and the Iran war put key US Senate races from Texas to Maine in play as Democrats fight for control, and lists 10 key midterm races to watch.

  2. BBC

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    BBC reports that the Texas Senate race, worth $500m, may be the most closely watched contest in the US midterms, and that it is about far more than control of Congress.

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