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Stefanik and Manchin react to Democrats’ midterm wins

Representative Elise Stefanik and former Senator Joe Manchin offered their final assessments after Democrats secured control of both chambers in the 2026 midterm elections. Their reactions follow a major shift in power on Capitol Hill.
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