US midterms: Five days to go – What the polls say as Trump, Harris campaign
Summary
National polling averages show Democrats leading Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, but several Senate contests remain close. Democrats are seeking control of both chambers, while President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama and Vice President JD Vance campaigned in key states on Wednesday.Key Facts
- RealClearPolling’s national average puts Democrats ahead of Republicans 51.4% to 43.2%.
- In Texas, Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton 48.5% to 46.7% in the RealClearPolling average.
- A Mitchell Research poll for CBS Detroit found Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers 51% to 44%.
- RealClearPolling showed a closer Michigan race, with El-Sayed at 48% and Rogers at 46%.
- Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to take control of both chambers, according to the article.
- Republicans currently hold 53 of the Senate’s 100 seats; Democrats hold 47, including two independents who caucus with them.
- The article reports that Trump, Obama and Vance campaigned in Ohio, Georgia and North Carolina on Wednesday.
- Democratic and Republican campaigners were both seeking support from young voters in Michigan.
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