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Conversely, the Democrats and Jones himself appear to struggle with controlling the narrative. Buchanan suggests that going on offense with attacks may backfire, and instead, owning mistakes with humility could resonate more with undecided or moderate voters.
Down-Ballot Races and Republican Prospects
Turning to other key races, Buchanan reviewed the lieutenant governor and statewide legislative contests.
Lieutenant Governor Race:
Incumbent Republican Winsome Sears was initially trailing by seven points but has narrowed that gap to just four.
The Democrat candidate, Gazala Hashmi, has slightly regained ground, moving from 44.2% to 46.5%, signaling increased Democrat engagement or solidification of support.