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Senator Curtis calls for GOP 'to return to roots' after midterm losses

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — With 2026 U.S. Midterm results coming in, Democrats are projected to secure a substantial control of the House, winning key Senate races, and flipping multiple governor's offices. Utah Republican leaders are speaking out on the results with U.S.

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