Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates attend Labor Day events
This year's campaigns already have been combative, busy and expensive.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: PBS NewsHour · Sep 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM ET
- Coverage span: 21 min
- Coverage: 3 reports from 2 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 1 → 2 publications in 20 min

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Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates attend Labor Day events(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events(opens original report in a new tab)Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades — ABC News
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Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events(opens original report in a new tab)Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades — ABC News
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