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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 11:00

Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find - The New York Times — Recent polls show Democrats leading Republicans in key battleground states

Recent polls show Democrats leading Republicans in nearly all key battleground states. The New York Times and Siena University polls show Democrats are ahead in seven critical states. This trend implies Democrats may gain control of the Senate in the upcoming election. The polls reflect substantial backing among voters in these states, which could decide the outcome of the race.

“The polls reflect substantial backing among voters in these states, which could decide the outcome of the race,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Shipstone Wick Partnership, observed.

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Nov 1 — Recent polls show Democrats leading Republicans in nearly all key battleground states....

Nov 2 — The polls reflect substantial backing among voters in these states, which could decide the outcome of the race...

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