CBS News Battleground Tracker favors Democrats but turnout questions remain

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CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, discusses the current Battleground Tracker, an analysis tool that shows favorability for Democrats in upcoming midterm elections within less than 10 days. However, Salvanto emphasizes that turnout remains uncertain and could impact the results significantly.

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As of October 25, 2026, with the midterm elections less than 10 days away, the CBS News Battleground Tracker currently favors the Democrats, according to Anthony Salvanto, CBS's executive director of elections and surveys. However, Salvanto emphasizes that "turnout is a big factor," indicating voter participation could significantly impact election outcomes.

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