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“Democrats Mary Peltola, James Talarico and Troy Jackson all hold leads over their Republican opponents in the latest surveys, though many are within the margin of error, meaning the races could go either way.”

“Yair Golan, the leader of the centre-left Democrats, a junior partner in the Jewish Israeli opposition bloc, told Israeli media on Thursday that he was meeting Eisenkot and others for initial talks.”

“Even as Israels political climate is expected to remain unsettled for some time, Trump may have to contend with what opinion polls project could be the Democrats’ takeover of one or both chambers of Congress in the midterms.”

“Even as Israel’s political climate is expected to remain unsettled for some time, Trump may have to contend with what opinion polls project could be the Democrats' takeover of one or both chambers of Congress in the midterms.”

“With three days to go before the US midterm elections, Democrats are leading national polls as millions of Americans cast their ballots early.”

“US midterm early voting hits record 48 million AI generated WASHINGTON - A record 47.9 million Americans have already voted in next week’s US midterm elections, with participation surging in key battleground states and registered Democrats outpacing…”

“Democrats are outpacing Republicans in early ballots Registered Democrats so far represent a larger share of early voters in the midterms than Republicans, having cast roughly 45% of early ballots compared to 31% cast by GOP voters, according to the…”

“Alaska is one of a handful of states with Senate races this year that Democrats are targeting as they try to win back a majority in the chamber, where they hold 47 seats to the Republican party’s 53, and recent polls have shown Peltola in the lead.”

“Alaska is one of a handful of states with Senate races this year that Democrats are targeting in order to win back a majority in the chamber, where they hold 47 seats to the GOP’s 53, and recent polls have shown Peltola in the lead.”

“Democrats have also shown strength in competitive state races, including in Texas, where Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico holds a narrow lead in polls over Republican candidate Ken Paxton.”

“The vast majority of generic ballot polls—surveys that ask respondents which party they would back in the midterms or which party they would like to hold the majority in Congress after Election Day—show that Democrats are outpacing Republicans.”

“Trump’s Republican Party is fighting to keep control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections.”

“Factoring in their responses, the national race appeared somewhat tighter, with Democrats leading by 9 percentage points, 50% to 41%.”

“Explainer-How US news organizations will make midterm race calls Nov 1 - On Tuesday night, newsrooms across the US will call winners in one of the country's most closely contested midterm election cycles in recent years, long before all the votes are counted.”

“National polling reflects that complication: although Democrats lead in preferences for Congress, many Americans still view the party unfavorably.[1][3]”

“Celinda Lake, a Democratic strategist and pollster working with El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan, said Democrats were also facing questions about what they would deliver if they controlled Congress.”

“On Tuesday, voters across the United States will head to the polls to cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm elections.”

“Trump goes into the elections with the lowest approval rating of any president before the midterms since Harry Truman’s Democrats were crushed 80 years ago.”

“Polls suggest Jackson is in the lead by a few points.”

“The blowout threatened to upend El-Sayed’s effort to unify Democrats in the final days of his campaign, where he has maintained a narrow lead over Rogers in public polls.”

“Polls have consistently shown Ossoff leading, and Democrats narrowly lead Republicans in outside spending, $19m to $17.9m.”

“But in next week’s midterm elections, he won’t be voting for candidates backed by the Republican president.”

“In today’s edition, we have the latest midterm campaign trail updates from our reporters in the field.”

“As voters across the United States head to the polls for the midterm elections – widely seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term in office – the state of California is set to play an important role.”

“President Trump, who campaigned in the state multiple times in the lead-up to the midterm election, has made clear where he stands.”

“Abbott led Hinojosa by 5 percentage points in that Fox poll, and most polls in the race show the governor with a slim lead.”

“A source close to the Trump administration told Al Jazeera on Friday that Trump will be headlining, in person, the previously cancelled rallies in Kansas and Iowa ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.”

“With Democrats being significantly more likely to view climate action as a priority, many in the climate movement are hopeful that if the Democrats take back some leadership in Congress, as it could prove essential in helping to prevent further rollbacks.”

“In the race for governor, Democrats have nominated a former Republican to lead them out of the electoral doldrums.”

“WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas — and Democrats’ best shot in decades at winning a key U.S.”

“WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in North Carolina will cast their ballots for a new U.S. senator in one of the nation’s most highly scrutinized midterm contests, a race that may lay bare whether an association with President Donald Trump represents a boon or a…”

“…ightest recovery for Republicans on the generic ballot — but I’d argue that state and district polls have, if anything, been getting better for Democrats, like in a set of CNN polls yesterday morning that had them winning Kansas by 4 points and Texas by 6…”

“The RealClearPolitics polling averages showed Democrats leading in six of eight toss-up Senate races as of Thursday night.”

“Pope Leo XIV has registered to vote in next week’s midterms and will become the first pontiff ever to cast a ballot in an American election if he submits his ballot, according to a report.”

“If Democrats do well, they could gain leverage to oppose Trump’s anti-climate agendaA worker installs solar panels on the roof of a home in Kensington, Maryland, on 3 July 2025.”

“History suggests that Democrats will gain seats, as the party in power usually cedes representation in the midterms.”

“The Intercept tracked how super PAC spending is flowing into the midterms and how growing public skepticism of special-interest money in politics is affecting campaign strategies.”

“However, when millions of Americans go to the polls in the US midterms on Tuesday, November 3, the billionaire president may finally find himself reigned in.”

“The numbers broadly align with polls showing Democratic challenger Bobby Pulido leading Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz and Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez leading Republican challenger Eric Flores in two Rio Grande Valley congressional districts.”

“With four days to go before the United States midterm elections, Democrats are leading in national polls as both parties make their final push for votes.”

“In 2026, the Grand Old Party and its Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, are offering the “Contrast for America,” summarized simply (and in all-caps) as “THE 2026 MIDTERMS ARE A CONTRAST FOR AMERICA BETWEEN COMMON SENSE AND CRAZY.””

“When the incumbent president got his own shellacking in his 2018 midterms – with Democrats picking up 41 seats to win control of the House but Republicans keeping the Senate – Trump tweeted: “Tremendous success tonight.””

“Democrats hold leads in each of these states and Trump is saddled by double-digit disapprovals, even among Republicans.”

“But polling throughout the midterm cycle has consistently shown voters favoring Democrats, and the gap has widened in recent months.”

“Among the many names of candidates running in next week’s midterm elections and tribal elections later in November, there’s one that is poised to make history.”

“In other words, if Democrats have such a wide lead in the House, won’t the Senate fall too?”

“Volodymyr Zelensky has said the forthcoming US midterm elections could impact the future of Ukraine, as Donald Trump’s Republican Party faces gloomy polls.”

“Going into the midterm election, Ricketts has a slight lead in the polls.”

“The same poll found 43 per cent of registered voters planned to vote for the Democrats in these midterms, and 35 per cent for the Republicans – the biggest lead for the Democrats this year.”

“Yet polls suggest the race remains extremely tight — Talarico possibly has a small lead in a state that hasn't had a Democratic senator in more than 30 years.”

“With five days to go before the United States midterms, Democrats are ahead in national polls, but several Senate races remain close.”

“The United States midterm elections appear stacked against the ruling Republicans, with polls suggesting the Democrats average an eight-point lead in the House of Representatives and the Senate.”

“Democrats also lead in polls in more than enough Senate races to be able to take control of that chamber as well (although many of those leads are within the margin of error).”

“Barack Obama, speaking at a Wednesday campaign rally in suburban Atlanta, offered a closing argument for Democrats in the final week of the midterm election campaign.”

“Nearly 300,000 New Yorkers cast ballots in the first four days of early voting – a nearly 72% increase since the last midterm election, according to city Board of Elections data.”

“Log in Donald Trump’s favorite pollster, Harry Enten from CNN, has predicted that Democrats will win big in next Tuesday’s midterm elections and have a substantial majority in the House of Representatives.”

“Basically, Democrats need to pick up four seats to get control of it; seven races are considered toss-ups by Cook Political Report as of right now, just a few days before Election Day, but Democrats have leads (within the margin of error) in all of them,…”

“But in a midterm election, the more important question may be whether they care enough to show up.”

“Apple News promoted more than 80 stories that negatively framed the issues Republicans care about during the lead-up to the midterm elections while promoting zero positive stories about GOP-aligned issues, according to the Media Research Center (MRC).”

“- Published Democrats in the US Congress are already planning how they would use their power if they win a majority in the House or Senate in next week's midterm elections.”

“With six days to go before the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, Democrats are leading Republicans in national polls, but several key Senate races seem too close to call.”

“A victory for Bolsonaro would help to spread the idea of Trump’s control over the Western Hemisphere as he helped to install right-wing leaders across Latin America.”

“In the lead-up to the midterm, the US wrapped up its primary elections, in which several career politicians across the country were ousted from their offices by insurgent newcomers whose campaigns prioritised economic equality and expanded healthcare and…”

“Talarico's persistent lead in the polls and on the prediction markets (which, in late October, put the chances of him winning at nearly 70 percent) suggest that these attacks are not working.”

“Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many 📲 Get the latest on the midterms & more in the NPR App Democrats retain significant midterm electoral advantages, with key data pointing to them being the favorites to win…”

“…ump referenced Horton while stumping for a Senate candidate in North Carolina, and Repubicans have dropped more than $100 million on crime ads during this midterm cycle, far outpacing Democrats, who spent about $35 million, according to an AdImpact analysis…”

“In the lead-up to the midterms, Trump has tried to assert more control over the elections, calling on Republicans to “nationalize” voting and pushing for restrictions on mail-in ballots.”

“Rogers' reluctance to explicitly embrace the MAGA label raises questions about how he is positioning himself in a state that Trump won in 2024, but where Democrats will be fighting hard to retain their Senate foothold.”

“Because Republicans have historically been less likely than Democrats to vote by mail, some states could initially appear to favour Republican candidates before later-counted ballots narrow or reverse their leads.”

“Their documentation could potentially lead to recounts in close races or even lawsuits.”

“The RealClearPolitics average of national generic polls showed Democrats leading Republicans by 8.2 points in early October.”