Commentary: Don't look now, but suddenly the U.S. Senate is in play

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www.latimes.comby https://www.latimes.com/people/mark-z-barabakAugust 30, 2026Submitted September 4, 2026

The four-seat gain Democrats need to win control once seemed all but out of reach. Odds are looking up, though the party still faces a tough path, with toss-up races in a half dozen (mostly red) states.

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