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Transport Topics reporter Eugene Mulero looks at one of 15 key congressional races that affect transportation interests, and explains Why You Should Care.

In today's final installment: Kentucky's U.S. Senate race – Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell vs. Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes

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If the Republicans win a majority of seats in the Senate after the midterms, Mitch McConnell — the chamber’s Republican leader — would be in a prime position to manage legislation regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rules. He also would manage the floor time for key transportation bills during the Obama administration’s final two years. McConnell has fought to pull away from Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes. If elected, Grimes is expected to side with Democrats on major transportation issues.

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More races and Why You Should Care:

• ÌýIn Arkansas, Mark Pryor vs. Tom Cotton
• ÌýIn Maine, Susan Collins vs. Shenna Bellows
• ÌýIn New Jersey, Cory Booker vs. Jeff Bell
• ÌýIn Kansas, Pat Roberts vs. Greg Orman
• ÌýIn Louisiana, Mary Landrieu vs. Bill Cassidy
• ÌýIn Georgia, Tom Graves running unopposed
• ÌýIn Colorado, Mike Coffman vs. Andrew Romanoff
• ÌýIn Nebraska, Lee Terry vs. Brad Ashford
• ÌýIn Texas, Beto O’Rourke vs. Corey Roen
• ÌýIn Virginia, Scott Rigell vs. Suzanne Patrick
• ÌýIn Texas, Blake Farenthold vs. Wesley Reed
• ÌýIn Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino
• ÌýIn Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster vs. Alanna Hartzok
• ÌýIn West Virginia, Nick Rahall vs. Evan Jenkins