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The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races

Hint: It's not <em>only </em>because California counts slowly.

By Staff Reports. Updated October 20, 2026
The U.S. Capitol building at dusk
The U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Officials familiar with the discussions said negotiations continued through the evening, with several provisions still under review by committee staff.