Texas and North Carolina primaries kick off 2026 midterms with map redraws and high-stakes races

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Primaries in Texas and North Carolina kick off the 2026 midterms as Republicans defend their majorities and Democrats hope to flip seats, with new congressional maps debuting in both states and high-profile races shaping the early narrative amid debates over Donald Trump’s influence and the direction of the parties.
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