Democrats Lead in Final Midterm Poll
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In the final week before Election Day, a PBS‑News/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats holding an eight‑point lead among likely voters for congressional control.
Among registered voters, the gap widens to ten points, a slight decline from twelve points a month earlier but still within the margin of error.
Democrats have consistently maintained a lead in every Marist survey since last November.
Early voting has already produced more than thirty million ballots nationwide, with over fifteen million cast by mail and fifteen million in person.
One in five likely voters who have voted favor Democrats sixty‑eight percent to thirty‑one percent.
Republicans plan to vote in person on Election Day, with half of their likely voters scheduled to do so.
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Timeline
- On October 1 2018 Democrats held nine‑point edge before 2018 midterms.
- On March 28 2026 Poll closing times announced for 2026 election night.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Democratic lead may influence early voting turnout Possible long-term US impact: Potential shift in congressional control Most affected groups: Registered voters and early voters Reader priority: Understanding current polling trends
Coverage notes
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PBS — Democrats Lead in Final Midterm Poll
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