Democrats Enjoy Biggest Lead yet in the Race for Congress

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Republicans' nightmare deepens as Democrats open biggest midterm lead yet as Trump's approval plunges

For Republicans, the countdown to the midterms is starting to feel less like a calendar and more like a ticking time bomb. Every day brings them closer to November 3—and the latest numbers suggest the political fuse is getting uncomfortably short. According to NBC News’ latest polling average, Democrats now hold their largest congressional preference […]

Democrats Enjoy Biggest Lead Yet

“Democrats are heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterms with their largest lead yet in the race for Congress and President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a significant low,” NBC News reports. “A 9-percentage-point advantage for Democrats when it comes to control of Congress is part of a steady deterioration of the political […]

Democrats enjoy biggest lead yet in the race for Congress

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a low point for his second term. Democrats are heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterms with their largest lead yet in the race for Congress and President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a significant low, according to NBC News’ … Source

Democrats Build 9-Point Lead in NBC News Polling Average

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — With just under six weeks until Election Day, NBC News’ polling average shows Democrats widening their advantage over Republicans in the race for Congress. The average released Friday gives Democrats their biggest lead yet on the generic congressional ballot, 52% to 43% among likely voters — a 9-point advantage. When President […]