Event Brief
Democrats lead in new poll ahead of midterms
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: A new poll from PBS News, NPR and Marist shows Democratic congressional candidates leading Republicans. The article says President Donald Trump’s efforts to frame the midterms as a referendum on his presidency appear to be backfiring in the poll.
WHO: PBS News, NPR and Marist
WHAT: A new poll finds Democrats leading Republicans for congressional races ahead of the midterm elections.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The poll reflects voter response to President Donald Trump’s efforts to make the midterm elections a referendum on his presidency.
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