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Key Lawmakers Face Competitive Elections Amid Defense Policy Shifts
Several lawmakers with significant influence over defense policy and spending are fighting for their political futures in the upcoming midterm elections. Breaking Defense highlights three key congressional races that may impact the Pentagon’s plans, including those of Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia, and Rep. Ken Calvert in California. The outcome of these elections could create a shakeup in congressional oversight of the Pentagon, potentially affecting major spending and policy decisions. This analysis was first reported by Breaking Defense.