The president and his party hope the sharpened message, which they honed at a series of political meetings over the past week, will help address some of their biggest liabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.
Where to start
Most members of Congress are up for election this year, and there are many important state and local races happening too. Here’s what you need to know to understand the significance, candidates and critical issues at play.
This is the process of drawing congressional and state legislative maps to ensure everyone’s vote counts equally. It can be a powerful tool for supporting fair elections — or manipulated to guarantee a built-in advantage for one party.
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