Democrats enter final month of 2026 midterm campaign with House momentum
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Democrats are entering the final month before the November 3 US midterm elections with improved prospects of winning control of the House of Representatives, while Republicans are directing more money toward races that had previously appeared secure, Al Jazeera reported.
The Cook Political Report recently moved 15 House contests toward Democrats and projects the party could gain five to 15 seats. Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia has also assessed that Democratic chances of taking the chamber have increased. Among the races Cook shifted to “toss-up” is Republican Representative Monica De La Cruz’s Texas border district, where she faces Democrat Bobby Pulido.
Republican President Donald Trump’s approval rating stood at 31 percent in a recent Associated Press-NORC poll cited by Al Jazeera, with 26 percent approving of his handling of the economy. Voters continue to rank the economy as their leading concern, while immigration and corruption also feature prominently. NewsNation interviews reported by The Hill likewise focused on the issues voters say could determine their choices.
The broader election battle includes disputes over representation in the South, where Black voters are rallying against new electoral maps, according to the Financial Times. Control of both the 435-seat House and the Senate is at stake.
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