Who Will Win the Midterms? What Polls Show 10 Days Out
With the midterm elections approaching, polling data suggests Democrats are favored to retain the House, while the Senate race remains highly competitive. Analysts are closely watching eight key states that could determine the balance of power in Congress.
Why it matters
The outcome of these elections will dictate the legislative agenda and the level of oversight for the executive branch during the final two years of the current administration.
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0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Ten days before the midterm elections , the battle for Congress is coming into focus, with Democrats favored to take the House but facing a more competitive fight for the Senate .
Democrats have a 95 percent chance of winning the House and a 76.4 percent chance of Senate control, according to the Silver Bulletin’s forecast, while VoteHub, Decision Desk HQ, and RealClearPolling averaging show a closer fight in the upper chamber.
Control of Congress matters now because November 3 will determine which party can advance legislation, lead committees, and scrutinize President Donald Trump during his final two years in office.
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