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From Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman to Georgia’s Herschel Walker, these contenders could determine whether Democrats or Republicans triumph
The Democrats and Republicans are neck-and-neck in the run-up to the US midterm elections on November 8, which will determine which party controls both Houses of Congress.
The Democrats currently hold razor-thin majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives, which could be easily overturned with even small Republican gains.
While Joe Biden will not be on the ballot, the outcome of these races could determine whether he can implement his legislative agenda in the remaning two years of his presidential term.
Here, we look at some of the key candidates who could determine the outcome and sway the balance of power in the US.