politics Washington, DC, United States
Democrats hold midterm edge as Senate contests tighten
4seats
Democrats need a net gain of at least four Senate seats to win a majority.
With four weeks until Election Day, new polls and Cook ratings give Democrats an edge: they are favored for a narrow House majority, while six Senate seats have shifted toward them since June. Trump’s approval remains low, but Republicans retain a cash advantage.
- United States
- 2026 United States elections
- Donald Trump
- Democratic Party
- Republican Party
- Hakeem Jeffries
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Donald Trump's approval rating was 31 percent in the most recent AP-NORC poll.
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