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NPR | By A Martínez,

Leila Fadel

Published November 2, 2026 at 4:42 AM EST

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan race, key races remain close in last day before midterm election, Gulf states concerned about possible U.S. attack on Iran.

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