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Source #79595

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TitleMilwaukee Courier / Civic Media, citing Cook Political Report
Original URL(none — typed-API result with no web URL)
PublicationDirected Inquiry — Web Search
Source typeweb_search
Date2026-09-25
EntityBryan Steil
Captured2026-10-01T09:07:35.699Z UTC
Hash computed at2026-10-01T09:07:35.699Z UTC
SHA-256a36066e1b791da45481a29c3ae70b0f5f0f218149cf559007595913dbe5e00c9
Content length161 bytes
Content preview (first 800 chars) 
The Cook Political Report shifted the Steil race to 'lean Republican' from 'likely Republican' on Sept. 25, 2026. Steil had a $6.3 million war chest at the time.

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