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100 days until the midterms: Dems lead in polling, GOP in redistricting
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- With 100 days remaining until the November 3 midterm elections, Democrats lead in polls but the outcome is uncertain due to Republican gains from redistricting battles.
- Democrats hold an 11-point lead in the July 23 Emerson poll on the generic ballot, but a Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows a narrower 3-point advantage, indicating a competitive race.
- President Trump's influence remains strong in Republican primaries, with all his endorsed congressional nominees winning so far, including key victories against incumbents.
- Redistricting in eight states has created a rural bias favoring Republicans, potentially allowing them to gain 5 to 10 additional House seats despite current Democratic polling leads.
- The Senate remains closely contested, with Republicans holding a slim majority of 53 seats to Democrats' 45 plus two independents, as both parties focus resources on key races.
