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September 29, 2026
Republicans Shift Focus to Defend Texas and Ohio as Georgia and North Carolina Slip Away
- Republicans are reallocating resources from Georgia and North Carolina to focus on defending Texas and Ohio, which are seen as more competitive.
- Recent polling indicates that Democrats hold a strong advantage in Georgia and North Carolina, leading some GOP leaders to declare these races unwinnable.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune's campaign efforts in Georgia are met with skepticism, as local party leaders doubt GOP candidate Mike Collins' viability against incumbent Jon Ossoff.
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- GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for SenateSep 29, 2026 at 5:09 AM · ABC News
- GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for SenateSep 29, 2026 at 5:09 AM · ABC News
- GOP doubts grow over Senate wins in Georgia and North CarolinaSep 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM · ABC News
- Democratic wave is hitting Republican states hardest, scrambling Senate strategyOct 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM · Reuters