7 down-ballot election trends that could change America

It's not just the president and Senate that matters on Tuesday

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The first Tuesday in November is about more than just who gets to be the next president. This week, hundreds of decisions across all levels of government will go into shaping the future of the country. In addition to all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, there are 120 statewide ballot measures, 33 Senate seats, 11 gubernatorial races — and that's not to mention the countless local elections for state senators, representatives, judges, and city council members that are happening, too.

Here's how to make sense of some of the biggest narratives of the 2020 down-ballot elections.

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