Democrats Lead Senate Battleground Polls
Final polls put Democrats ahead in key Senate races as early voting tops 43 million ballots.
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Updated Oct 29, 6:59pm ETDemocratic Senate candidates led recent CNN polls in Michigan, Texas, Maine and Kansas. More than 43 million people had already voted early, with daily early voting running at about four to five million ballots. The Nov. 3 midterm election includes all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships. Republicans hold a 53–47 Senate advantage, so Democrats need a net gain of four seats for control. President Trump campaigned for Republicans in battleground states and urged GOP voters to turn out. Republican pollster Scott RasmussenScott RasmussenAmerican businessman said cost-of-living worries and the Iran war were hurting Republicans. Voters decide all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships on Nov. 3.
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Left-leaning outlets framed the polls as a test of Trump’s weakened hold, while stressing risk around both turnout and the vote count. The New York Times treated the midterms as a possible close to the political era Trump defined. CNN emphasized that the Senate fight still had a “huge margin of error” despite Democratic openings. TPM focused on certification powers and possible election interference.
From the right
Right-leaning outlets cast the numbers as an urgent warning for Republicans, with more focus on salvaging turnout and future governing fights. Daily Mail highlighted a “bleak picture” for Republicans, tying the danger to voter frustration over high costs. Fox News looked past the vote to how Democrats might struggle over power if they win.
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