Democrats currently hold the lead ahead of the U.S. midterm elections — NYT
A month and a half before the U.S. midterm congressional elections, Democratic candidates have higher support among registered voters than Republicans.
According to a New York Times/Siena poll, 51% of registered voters said they are ready to support a Democratic candidate, while 43% said they would support a Republican candidate.
At the same time, President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 38%. Another 71% of respondents said they were dissatisfied with the administration’s handling of the rising cost of living.
Democrats also hold an advantage on issues that were important to voters during the 2024 presidential election. On the economy, they are supported by 51% versus 45% for Republicans, and on immigration, 52% versus 45%.
The results reflect the sentiments of those surveyed at the time of the poll and are not a prediction of the outcome of the November election.
Source: The New York Times/Siena.
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