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September 29, 2026
Democrats Lead Republicans by 12 Points in Midterm Polling
- A Quinnipiac University poll indicates Democrats lead Republicans 51% to 39% in the battle for the House.
- Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37.7%, with 62% of voters disapproving of his handling of the economy and foreign policy.
- Democrats are also performing well in traditionally Republican areas, including Texas and Iowa.
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- Democratic Turnout Surged in the Primaries. Will It Matter in November?Sep 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM · NYT
- Trump held a midterm convention to rally Republican voters - but Democrats got the boost, polls findSep 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM · Independent
- Republicans trail Democrats by 12 points in battle for House: PollSep 29, 2026 at 8:56 PM · The Hill