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Why some Democrats are hoping for midterm help from independent candidates

NPR | By Barbara Sprunt
Published October 26, 2026 at 2:09 PM MDT

Independent candidates say now is the time to increase their numbers on Capitol Hill. And in some races, Democrats see them as their best bet to deny Republicans a majority.

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Barbara Sprunt
Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.
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