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With the midterms fast approaching, campaign season begins

NPR | By Stephen Fowler,

Michel Martin

Published September 7, 2026 at 1:43 AM PDT

Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season as Republicans work to maintain control of the House and the Senate amid President Trump's unpopular second term.

Stephen Fowler

Stephen Fowler is a political reporter with NPR’s Washington Desk, where he currently reports on the restructuring of federal government and the future of the Democratic and Republican parties after Donald Trump’s return to office.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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