They're trying to make a case for their party's candidates in competitive races.

It's less than one week until the high-stakes midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

There are several key House and Senate races that could determine the balance of power in Congress as well as significant races for governor around the country. The elections could ultimately determine how effective President Donald Trump's agenda is in the back half of his second term.

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Democratic women could make history in midterm governor and House races

This November, Democratic women are chasing a record number of governorships as well as 100 House seats.

Several gubernatorial nominees could break barriers. Gina Hinojosa would be the first Latina governor of Texas. In New Mexico, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland would be the first Native American woman to serve as a governor.…