Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate
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Libertarian candidates may impact Republican efforts to control the US Senate. This is a particular concern in Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas. These states are expecting very close contests. In such races, a few percentage points won't be much. However, they could be enough for a third party to change the outcome.
It's a particular concern in Texas, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa, which are bracing for razor-thin contests in which even a few percentage points for a third party can be enough to swing the outcome.