High stakes in battle for Senate control
Photo credit: Angela Gaul / AP | Democrat Kristen Gillibrand, left, is seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate against Republican challenger Wendy Long.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Wendy Long, U.S. Senate Republican candidate for NY
Looking through a New York lens can create a distorted view of national politics.
Here, Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is widely predicted to win re-election against GOP challenger Wendy Long. On our ballots, the presidential and local contests may eclipse all matters of the U.S. Senate. In Washington, however, significant suspense also looms in the fight for its majority.
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