With One Week Until the Midterms, Voters Face a Clear Choice on Economy, Accountability, and Values
One week from Election Day on November 3, the national environment favors Democrats, but the Senate remains competitive and the outcomes will hinge on turnout in key races. Polling averages put Democrats ahead by roughly 8 to 9 points on the generic congressional ballot among likely voters, while President Trump’s approval sits in the low-to-mid 30s in several recent surveys.
Recent polls show a consistent Democratic edge. A Reuters/Ipsos survey completed October 26 found likely voters favoring Democrats 53% to 44% (D+9), with registered voters at a similar margin once leaners were included. Marist University’s mid-October poll of likely voters showed Democrats at 52% to Republicans’ 44% (D+8). Other trackers, including Solid Purple and On Point Politics, place the average around D+8.5 to D+9.3.
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