Democrats gain ground in several Senate races as midterms approach
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Democratic candidates are showing strength in several U.S. Senate contests ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, according to new polling and race-rating changes.
The Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for the Kansas and South Carolina races toward Democrats on Wednesday. In Kansas, Republican Sen. Roger Marshall’s race against Democrat Adam Hamilton moved from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican.” Hamilton also received an endorsement Thursday from Arch Naramore, who challenged Marshall in this year’s Republican primary and said he had “always” been a Republican.
New York Times/Siena polling released Thursday found Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, 49% to 44%. The same polling showed Democrats maintaining an advantage in New Hampshire, according to The Hill.
In Texas, a Marist poll put Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico ahead of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton, 50% to 44%. Four percent were undecided, while 2% supported another candidate.
Polling reports offered differing snapshots of Maine. UMass Lowell said Democrat Troy Jackson was slightly ahead in the Senate race, while The New York Times reported that Democrats trailed there.
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