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What challenges lie ahead for the Democratic Party as midterms approach

NPR | By A Martínez
Published October 6, 2026 at 5:53 AM CDT

Democrats are feeling optimistic ahead of the midterms, but what challenges remain? NPR's A Martinez asks Devan Barber, who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.
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