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Battle for House control heats up in Nebraska as voters head to polls

The Hill · May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The spotlight is on Nebraska's "blue dot" congressional district as voters head to the polls in a primary that could help shape the battle for control of the House this November. Voters in the Cornhusker State and West Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in congressional and state legislative primari

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