US midterms: Six days left – who leads in the polls as Trump, Obama rally
Summary
A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted October 22–26 found Democrats ahead of Republicans nationally, while Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Kansas were close. President Donald Trump campaigned for Republicans in Texas, and Barack Obama and Kamala Harris campaigned for Democrats in Georgia.Key Facts
- The poll found 47 percent of voters supported Democrats and 36 percent supported Republicans.
- After accounting for undecided voters’ leanings, Democrats led 50 percent to 41 percent.
- Trump’s approval rating rose one percentage point to 32 percent, while 73 percent of U.S. adults said the cost of living was going in the wrong direction.
- In Texas, Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton were virtually tied in the Senate race.
- In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers were competing in a closely contested Senate race.
- In Kansas, Republican incumbent Roger Marshall faced Democrat Adam Hamilton in a close Senate contest.
- The Associated Press reported that parties and allied groups had committed about $71 million to advertising in the Kansas race.
- At a Texas rally, Trump said a tanker was carrying one million barrels of Venezuelan oil and announced plans to roll back Biden-era methane-emissions restrictions.
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