New Midterm Polling Gives Democrats an Edge in Battleground States
More voters say Democrats can handle the economy and foreign policy as Trump’s approval falls to 39%, the poll found.
- Registered voters prefer Democratic congressional candidates over Republicans by a 12-point margin, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
- President Trump faces near-record-low approval ratings, with 53% of respondents disapproving, driving many voters to view the midterms as a referendum on his leadership.
- Democrats now lead Republicans on key issues including immigration , the economy , and gas prices , reversing traditional party strengths.
- This polling shift has made races competitive in battleground states like Michigan, Alaska, Iowa, and Texas, where Democratic challenger Abdul El-Sayed leads Republican Rep. Mike Rogers by 7 points in Michigan.
- Despite polling momentum, Democrats face financial challenges carrying about $18 million in debt, while Federal Election Commission filings show Republicans outraised them in July.
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