Republicans warned of 'earthquake' poll findings on eve of midterms

WorldPolitics
3 Nov 2026 • 1:26 AM MYT
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Republicans warned of 'earthquake' poll findings on eve of midterms

  • Final pre-election polling from The New York Times and Siena shows Democratic Senate candidates leading in Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas, with Alaska and Iowa tied.
  • CNN data analyst Harry Enten described the poll findings as an earthquake for Republicans that signals a potential blue wave.
  • If Democrats secure these battleground states, they are projected to take control of the Senate with 54 seats, potentially blocking parts of Donald Trump’s agenda.
  • State breakdowns show Democrats holding notable leads, including a 10-point advantage in Michigan and a seven-point lead in Texas.
  • Enten cautioned that polling during the Trump era has historically underestimated conservative turnout, meaning Republicans could still retain the upper chamber.

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