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“…executive director of Just Foreign Policy, recalled earlier congressional letters and legislation initiated by Democrats, raising concerns about the situation in Pakistan, and expected that with Democrats now controlling the House, these measures will have a…”

“This week on The Intercept Briefing, politics reporter Jessica Washington and managing editor Maia Hibbett break down Tuesday night’s election and hear from voters in Maine, Michigan, and Texas about what drove them to the polls in the midterms that saw a…”

“In punishing the Republicans at the polls, US voters also signalled that their priority for politicians was tackling the cost-of-living crisis. – Is it all plain sailing for the Democrats with their control of Congress?”

“Polls show Democrats are favored to win a majority of the House and are locked in a tight battle for control of the Senate, where the outcome likely will rest with a handful of states, including Michigan and Alaska.”

“Polls show Democrats are favored to win a majority of the House and are locked in a tight battle for control of the Senate, where the outcome likely will rest with a handful of states, including Michigan and Alaska.”

“Latino voters told the BSP Research pollsters that both parties, but especially Democrats, reached out to them more in this election cycle than in the past.”

“The Winchester Model 1873 — aka the "Gun that Won the West" — leads in the polls as of Wednesday, though the state legislature would need to pass a separate law to make the winner official.”

“…d test decades of US support for Israel WASHINGTON, Nov 4 - Democrats’ takeover of Congress and growing Republican unease over Israel could trigger the biggest reassessment of US support for its closest Middle East ally in decades, after an election shaped in…”

“…election hopes Per the Associated Press, the Trump favorite leads her Democratic opponent Leela Gray by just under a percentage point in Florida's 13th Congressional District as of 9:30 EST on Wednesday, a sharp drop from the eight points she won by in 2022…”

“To boost the party’s chances, voters a year ago approved a partisan redistricting measure promoted by Governor Gavin Newsom to net Democrats five additional seats in the US House.”

“The polls are closed in California.”

“In the lead-up to Tuesday, the polls had indicated an unexpectedly competitive race in a deep-red state that has been a reliable GOP stronghold.”

“Shapiro, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, did not face much competition from Garrity, who trailed by double digits in polls in the run-up to Election Day and was vastly outpaced in fundraising.”

“He took an early lead in the race when polls closed Tuesday night, which only expanded as the hours wore on.”

“However, pollsters say she is positioned to keep her seat, with the 9th Congressional District still leaning Democrat amid a national environment that is expected to favor Democrats heavily.”

“While recent polls and historical precedent favors Democrats ahead of Election Day, systematic polling inaccuracies could alter the outcome, according to NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki.”

“That investigation is more likely to happen if Democrats are in charge of Congress.”

“In the lead-up to these midterms, Democratic candidates are expected to have spent more than $2.2bn compared with $1.4bn by Republican candidates, according to OpenSecrets.”

“But recent polls suggest the Democrats could take control of at least the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate.”

“In Senate contests, the Democrats enjoy a similarly commanding lead of 63% to 21%.”

“In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans have attempted to limit voting access.”

“ET: First polls close in parts of Indiana and Kentucky The first meaningful signal of the night may come out of Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.”

“Mike Johnson rallies for Mike Lawler as Democrats fight to flip Harris-won New York battleground GOP leaders are circling the wagons in suburban New York, desperate to protect Rep.”

“I’ve been doing a little too many of these.” 🗞️ Today's other top stories - 📊 Survey says: Democrats lead on the generic congressional ballot among registered voters 52% to 45%, according to the last NBC News poll before Election Day.”

“Some 46% of registered voters in the poll said they would pick Democrats in congressional elections, compared to 38% who picked Republicans, in what is known as a "generic ballot" question.”

“The RealClearPolitics average of national generic polls showed Democrats leading Republicans by 8.2 points in early October.”

“Two years ago, Democrats and abortion rights groups hoped the measures would drive angry women—including Republicans—to the polls and sweep Vice President Kamala Harris into the White House.”

“Jace Yarborough, the Republican candidate in Texas’s 32nd Congressional District, insisted that no one in the crowd would apologize for fighting “trans ideology.””

“Democrats have made significant gains in the final days of the 2026 midterm campaign, with new polls showing them leading in several states that President Donald Trump carried in 2024.”

“Some races to watch for early indicators of what might come later in the evening — Indiana's 5th Congressional District, Kentucky's 6th and Florida's 22nd and 27th.”

“Republicans are fighting to defend their congressional majorities as Democrats seek gains in battlegrounds from Texas and Georgia to Michigan and Maine.”

“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has broad support in the New York congressional district he represents and is on track for re-election in a race against Republican opponent Lewis Mizrahi that is widely considered uncompetitive.”

““In the lead-up to the election,””

“Now, Milton is helping lead a grassroots effort to write in Republican Congressman Ralph Norman for the US Senate, rather than support the party nominee, Senator Darline Graham, who has Trump’s endorsement.”

“What is it that Democrats are running for, or is it simply in opposition to President Trump?”

“Registered voters prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress by a 7-point margin, with Democrats leading Republicans 52%-45% — 2 points more than in last month’s poll.”

“In other words, if Democrats have such a wide lead in the House, won’t the Senate fall too?”

“The first calls will start soon after polls begin to close in the United States, first with Indiana and Kentucky at 6 p.m.”

“…arly finds broad dissatisfaction with both parties, even as Democrats hold an advantage in congressional preferences.[3] Different views on the topic - Trump supporters interviewed in the article argue that his agenda should continue: they credit him with…”

“For governor, former state health director, Democrat Amy Acton is leading in the polls against venture capitalist, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently launched an attack ad against Acton featuring her estranged mother.”

“‘Much more macro than Maga’ With Republicans clinging to a paper-thin 218–214 margin in the House and 53–47 lead in the Senate, opinion polls indicate a rising “blue wave”.”

“With three days to go before the US midterm elections, Democrats are leading national polls as millions of Americans cast their ballots early.”

“As voters across the United States head to the polls for the midterm elections – widely seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term in office – the state of California is set to play an important role.”

“Abbott led Hinojosa by 5 percentage points in that Fox poll, and most polls in the race show the governor with a slim lead.”

“In the race for governor, Democrats have nominated a former Republican to lead them out of the electoral doldrums.”

“The 2nd Congressional District has passed between Republicans and Democrats several times in the past few decades.”

“Democrats are hoping to reclaim Texas’s 15th Congressional District, an inland strip in the southern part of the state and the only part of the Rio Grande Valley represented by a Republican in the U.S.”

“Millions in independent expenditures have poured into the race, though in early October, the Senate Leadership Fund, a major Republican super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, cancelled millions in advertising planned for North Carolina,…”

“The state has been at the center of a political maelstrom in President Donald Trump’s second term, as the Republican president has focused much of his ire on Minnesota and its Democratic leaders.”

“The Keystone State is one of several states whose House races could determine whether Democrats take back power in the chamber.”

“Recent polls show Jackson barely leading Collins, in a race that is widely viewed as a toss-up.”

“The two leading AI super PAC networks, affiliated with OpenAI or Anthropic, dropped a whopping $50.7 million on the primaries, but are noticeably spending much less in the lead-up to the general election, $8.5 million — likely responding to public backlash in…”

“The numbers broadly align with polls showing Democratic challenger Bobby Pulido leading Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz and Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez leading Republican challenger Eric Flores in two Rio Grande Valley congressional districts.”

“Nonetheless, if Democrats gain the majority, their congressional leaders will have to navigate a group of Democrats in which there will likely be an increase in the loudest and most left-wing voices.”

“In 1994, 367 Republican congressional candidates signed on to the eight government reforms and 10 concrete policy proposals of Newt Gingrich’s “Contract with America,” powering them to their first House of Representatives majority in 40 years.”

“In other words, if Democrats have such a wide lead in the House, won’t the Senate fall too?”

“The vast majority of generic ballot polls—surveys that ask respondents which party they would back in the midterms or which party they would like to hold the majority in Congress after Election Day—show that Democrats are outpacing Republicans.”

“Going into the midterm election, Ricketts has a slight lead in the polls.”

“With five days to go before the United States midterms, Democrats are ahead in national polls, but several Senate races remain close.”

“The United States midterm elections appear stacked against the ruling Republicans, with polls suggesting the Democrats average an eight-point lead in the House of Representatives and the Senate.”

“Despite a broad wave of Democratic support buoying candidates across the country – and the eight- to 10-point polling lead Ossoff has on his Republican opponent, US Representative Mike Collins – Bottoms is statistically tied in polls with Jackson.”

“The president has claimed he doesn't need congressional approval for the “Trump dividend” checks he announced during last week's Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, which took place as polls show Democrats with an average 6.6 percent lead in the…”

“The president has claimed he doesn't need congressional approval for the “Trump dividend” checks he announced during last week's Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, which took place as polls show Democrats with an average 6.6 percent lead in the…”

“Democrats, meanwhile, have a seven-point lead in polling on a generic ballot.”

“Polls show former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper with a commanding lead over Republican Michael Whatley, a former senior party official, in a Senate race that could help decide the balance of power in Washington.”

“Polls show former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper with a commanding lead over Republican Michael Whatley, a former senior party official, in a Senate race that could help decide the balance of power in Washington.”

“With Democrats dominating the midterm polling all year and leading across nearly every competitive Senate race, the GOP went all in on the spectacle, hoping a polling bounce would shock its campaign back to life.”

“RealClearPolitics’ Generic Congressional Vote, which averages results of other major polls, showed Democrats at 50.5 percent and Republicans trailing at 42.1 percent Tuesday.”

“The program, called VoteSafe, includes recruiting trusted community leaders to help address voter hesitation associated with fears around armed agents at the polls, said Mary Corcoran, executive director of the Save America Movement and a leader in the effort.”

“The program, called VoteSafe, includes recruiting trusted community leaders to help address voter hesitation associated with fears around armed agents at the polls, said Mary Corcoran, executive director of the Save America Movement and a leader in the effort.”

“While other data have looked considerably worse for the GOP, NBC’s numbers give Democrats a 5-point lead on the so-called generic congressional ballot, several percentage points below the RealClearPolitics average.”

“Democrats have a dramatically smaller lead over Republicans in the battle for control of Congress than they did at this point in the blue wave cycle of 2018 — when the won the House but failed to flip the Senate, according to new polling.”

“Here in Iowa, seven public polls in the last month are split between three that have Republican Ashley Hinson ahead, three that have Democrat Josh Turek leading.”

“Reuters/Ipsos poll results released on Sept 14 showed Democrats lead Republicans 44 per cent to 37 per cent in congressional vote preference.”

“But many congressional lawmakers are skipping the convention to campaign in their districts, and many grassroots supporters claim the event is too pricey to justify attending.”

“So, you can’t really trust anything going on in the polls before then.”

“Plus, Andrea Mitchell digs into President Donald Trump’s potential next moves on Iran. — Adam Wollner Meet the Democrats trying to flip the script on gun rights By Frank Thorp V and Ryan Nobles A group of Democratic candidates on the ballot next week are…”

“…e training slideshow, which cites a U.S. law that bars armed civil or military officers from posting at voting sites, to law enforcement personnel in the run-up to Maine’s primary election in June and again in the lead-up to the general election on November…”

“Among voters who say they're extremely motivated, Democrats lead Republicans by 24 points.”

“Immigration and ICE raids Senior Democrats - including Robert Garcia, the California Democrat tapped to lead the House Oversight Committee should the party take back the chamber - have identified immigration enforcement as a key priority for potential…”

“At the appointed time, the screen filled with the faces of EIN leaders and supporters, some sitting in front of digital backgrounds with the group’s logo on them.”

“In the lead-up to the midterm, the US wrapped up its primary elections, in which several career politicians across the country were ousted from their offices by insurgent newcomers whose campaigns prioritised economic equality and expanded healthcare and…”

“Democrats retain the edge on the congressional ballot Democrats also had a strong advantage on which party's candidate people said they are more likely to vote for in their district if the election were held today, known as the generic congressional ballot.”

“Polls show the bloc led by Netanyahu’s Likud party neck and neck with the bloc led by former military chief Gadi Einsenkot’s Yashar party, and voters are turning out at levels not seen in Israel for half a century.”

“Texas congressional candidate Eric Flores removed a pledge to 'support President Trump's agenda' from his list of priorities, while Kentucky Republican Ralph Alvarado dropped the description 'America First fighter' in favor of promising 'independent…”

“Because Republicans have historically been less likely than Democrats to vote by mail, some states could initially appear to favour Republican candidates before later-counted ballots narrow or reverse their leads.”

“But polls have shown the Democrat with a consistent lead in the race, and the Cook Political Report now considers it a “toss-up.””

“Their documentation could potentially lead to recounts in close races or even lawsuits.”

“The RealClearPolitics average of national generic polls showed Democrats leading Republicans by 8.2 points in early October.”

“In the Pine Tree State, Democrat Troy Jackson has a slight lead in the polls.”

“Pappas’ race against Republican John Sununu is considered competitive, though the Democratic congressman has an edge in most polls, including a 6.5-percentage-point lead in the RealClearPolitics aggregate.”

“So why is he still ahead in the polls?”

“There are 238 House districts that Trump lost or won by less than 10.5 points, meaning that a shift this size could result in the Democrats winning 238 seats, a slightly larger congressional majority than they did in the 2018 midterms at 235.”

“If some Republican lawmakers join Democrats in challenging the war, the administration could face greater scrutiny of its objectives and plans for ending the conflict.”

“Democrats have been calling for investigations into several areas of his dealings, and if they win back gavels in several congressional committees, they will have the power to follow through.”

“As Republicans struggle to convince voters across the country ahead of November’s midterm elections, Trump’s allies in the conservative media have followed suit, seemingly hoping that the scenes in France can scare people to the polls.”

“Recent polls have shown Acton leading but not running away with the race.”

“So did Speaker Mike Johnson: France is descending into chaos because they wanted OPEN BORDERS—just like the socialist Democrats in America.”

“With Trump’s ratings lower than any of his predecessors, experts say Democrats could reach their goal of flipping both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the congressional vote.”

“Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna has turned her fire on the National Republican Congressional Committee, accusing party leaders of getting distracted by internal leadership jockeying.”

“With an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot — among their highest of the cycle — Democrats could well be on the cusp of a major wave election.”

“Vice President JD Vance he may not run for president in 2028 during an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News on Saturday Vance said there was certainly a chance he would not pursue the presidency to succeed President Trump as polls show Republicans are…”

“Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll Half or more Americans call every household purchase measured "unaffordable."”

“And how bad could the map get for Republicans if polls underrate Democrats instead?”

“So, I think her record is one of being an extreme, polarizing leader in our state.”

“Kathy Hochul on Saturday because of a scheduling clash — as other down-ballot New York Democrats distance themselves from the unpopular Empire State leader.”

“His stint leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency ended with him briefly feuding with the president, and he that he planned to scale back his political spending, joking during one interview, "I think I've done enough."America…”

“The Cook Report ranks the state as a toss-up but some polls have Peltola carving out a small lead over the two-term incumbent.”

“Even if the polls aren’t as off as they were six years, Republicans say their infrastructure in South Carolina is stronger than that of Democrats and the open governor’s race will help turnout voters.”

“Big money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections.”

“The Democrats just handed the GOP a loaded weapon heading into November, and some Republicans still have not pulled the trigger.”

“DEMOCRATS MOVE RIGHT In Iowa, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, Senate candidate Josh Turek and congressional candidates Lindsay James and Sarah Trone Garriott have all distanced themselves from progressive positions on transgender issues.”

“Now, the Democrats hold a double-digit lead as some voters reject a party they thought would deliver better economic results, temper inflation and bring about peace.”

“Most polls, though, indicate that the governor holds a small, single-digit lead as the November election approaches.”

“The generic congressional ballot, which measures whether voters will pick a generic Democrat or Republican for Congress, shows Democrats have a nine-point lead.”

“In an average of the 2026 polls, Democrats have a nine-point advantage on this question, known as the congressional ballot test.”

“Democrats are almost giddy a month before the Nov. 3 elections as polls and prediction markets capture them being on the precipice of controlling Congress, but some are warning the party to pump the brakes, as a premature victory lap could depress turnout in…”

“The 11-point lead is the largest quarterly margin Democrats have recorded since the first quarter of 2009, poll aggregator Interactive Polls wrote on X Monday.”

“In multiple polls taken since mid-September, Trump’s personal approval rating hovers anywhere from 34 percent to 42 percent, an alarmingly low number for his allies were he at the top of the ballot and a serious problem for Republicans who don’t have the…”

“Democrats are leading the congressional ballot.”

“Democrats’ 24-point lead on the generic congressional ballot is twice as large as their margin in the 2024 version of the poll.”

“Generic congressional polls show Democrats holding a lead approaching double digits, raising the spectre of a “blue wave” that could sweep away Republican majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate.”

“The Tejano music star turned Democratic congressional candidate had barely begun canvassing in the high school football stadium in Edinburg, Texas, when a 15-year-old girl came rushing up to him.”

“Data centers are a hot issue in the Ohio race At his rallies, Trump has been trying to convince voters that the economy is better than they feel it is, even though polls show Americans are frustrated with the way he’s handled it.”

“As ALPRs proliferate, communities have pressured local lawmakers to rein them in, leading municipalities and counties nationwide to cancel contracts, remove the cameras, or ban them altogether.”

“The GOP’s effort to redraw the Lone Star State’s congressional map and expand its House majority has created an unexpected problem in South Texas, where Rep.”

“We have also seen, for example, in 2025, an off-year election, that the polls underestimated Democrats.”

“The congressional generic ballot reveals double-digit leads for Democrats, with one as high as a 16-point lead, 56% to 40%.”

“The war in Iran, launched without congressional authorization and initially described by Trump as a four-to-six-week undertaking, is seven months old when we meet, with no end in sight.”

“Democrats lead in nationwide polling, but key races remain up for grabs: “The battle for the Senate is on a knife’s edge,””

“Statewide polls show Democrats ahead in large states that had voted Republican for president and threatening incumbents in historically Republican states such as Kansas and Nebraska.”

“And by the way, those industries tend to lead the world.”

“To give an example of how optimistic Democrats are about the 6th, AdImpact showed that in 2024, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spent zero dollars in the general election there.”

“Democrats appear ready to ride a tidal wave into the House, and their voters want vindication for their decadelong Trump monomania.”

“The financial push highlights growing concerns inside the party about both congressional chambers.”

“Cook Political Report shifted 15 races toward Democrats this week, RealClearPolitics has the Democrats with an 8.7 point lead on the generic congressional ballot, and DecisionDeskHQ gives the Democrats even odds to take both the House and the Senate.”

“Democrats are heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterms with their largest lead yet in the race for Congress and President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a significant low, according to NBC News’ newly released polling averages.”

“Democrats are leading in the polls amid concerns about the rising cost of energy, triggered by the war which the US started.”

“Facing what polls indicate is an enthusiasm gap with Democrats, the president and Republican leaders are hoping to energize the MAGA base, which doesn't always vote when Trump isn't on the ballot.”

“The RealClearPolitics average has Democrats up 8.3 points in the generic congressional ballot, which measures which party voters prefer to run Capitol Hill.”

“Other Southern states, including Tennessee and Alabama, also rushed to eliminate majority-Black districts held by Democrats.”

“Trump’s own falling approval ratings alongside polls that show Democrats in the lead ahead of November’s midterms have likely emboldened politicians who were reluctant to criticize the president.”

“As Democrats are seeking to flip several seats, polls are showing that races are the most competitive they’ve been in decades.”

“More voters believe Democrats will effectively address gas prices, the economy and foreign policy amid rising costs and the war in Iran.”

“Glad you’re finally following my lead after waffling on the proposals I put forward last week to address the rising costs of the war in Iran.””

“Every week, the generic ballot, which determines if voters would prefer a replacement-level Democrat or Republican for Congress, shows Democrats gaining a lead with almost every survey.”

“Democrats’ big lead on the generic ballot is consistent with history It’s not hard to understand why Democrats have made further gains in polls lately.”

“Polls show Democrats leading in the so-called generic congressional race, 50.4 percent to 42.3 percent, according to Real Clear Polling, but the Cook Political Report rates future control of both chambers as a toss-up.”

“Democrats hold a 5-point edge in the battle for control of Congress, 50%-45% — not nearly as large a lead as the 12-point advantage the party enjoyed at this point before the 2018 election, when Democrats rode an anti-Trump wave to the House majority in his…”

“It didn’t work, and Markey won renomination, as did other congressional Democrats in the state who faced primary challenges.”

“Darializa Avila Chevalier Candidate for New York’s 13th congressional district In one of the biggest primary upsets in 2026, Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Adriano Espaillat, the incumbent congressman and chair of the Congressional Hispanic caucus, and…”

“But if Democrats were to win both chambers, as some polls are suggesting, Trump's presidency would continue; what would change is his political operating environment, with greater congressional scrutiny, tougher confirmation fights and more contested battles…”

“He can’t get Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require IDs at the polls, so there seems to be every opportunity for Democrats to have illegal immigrants vote and have mail-in ballots galore.”

“Don’t look now, but the Democrats’ Senate nominee has a bigger lead in Texas than in Minnesota.”

“Democrats ahead in polls A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in the past week found Trump’s approval rating at 35 per cent, up from a record-low 33 per cent in the previous poll.”

“With the midterm elections less than two months away, Democrats are training thousands of volunteers on how to respond to any potential incidents of voter intimidation at the polls in November.”

“…he next half-century, as economist Douglas Irwin points out in his definitive book Clashing Over Commerce, Republican presidents were leery of tariffs, which were supported by congressional leaders as a way of holding their majorities together: you vote for a…”

“That is a sharp decline from after the 2024 election, when 77% of Democrats, 82% of Republicans and 73% of independents expressed such confidence, the same pollsters found then.”

“Polls show that Democrats could win a simple majority in the House and perhaps even the Senate in the midterm elections.”

“Alaska was more competitive than Democrats thought Some Democratic Party leaders had initially ranked Alaska behind other states with the potential to flip a Senate seat.”

“Recent polls of the generic ballot – an important indicator of sentiment in congressional elections – have shown that Democrats have an edge of between three and eight percentage points.”

“However, we look at polls that survey both, and in those polls, Democrats gain a net of about two-and-a-half points among likely voters versus registered voters.”

“So now we’re calling our model FLIPR 🐬 instead.1 In line with our tradition of silly backronyms, FLIPR stands for Forecast with Leading Indicators, Polls and (Expert) Ratings.”

“In other swing states, such as Arizona, Georgia, and Wisconsin, Democrats are also leading their opponents.”

“Republicans, he added, are fighting internally over the issue and “Democrats just need to get out of the way.””

“Even some dyed-in-the-wool MAGA pollsters are starting to sound the red alert.”

“WASHINGTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democrats will decide the latest head-to-head matchup between the party’s moderate and progressive wings in a state primary Tuesday, but this time, top progressives are backing the incumbent against a more moderate challenger.”

“Hendersonville, North Carolina THERE’S BEEN NO SHORTAGE OF MEDIA ATTENTION for dynamic Democratic Senate candidates, especially as the party casts around for new faces to lead it into the future—or at least, with luck, win control of the Senate.”

“It applies a likely voter adjustment, which in this case benefits Democrats and moves their lead from D +7.5 to D +8.2. -EMD, 9/15/26 This is the landing page for Silver Bulletin’s 2026 generic congressional ballot polling average.”

“In an interview, Prakash said he was motivated to start the fake polling project after a significant polling miss in the Michigan Senate primary, where polls had showed Abdul El-Sayed with a heavy lead over his opponent Haley Stevens before election day.”

“Manley argued on Monday night in an appearance on NBC News that it was inappropriate for Wasserman Schultz to run in the 20th District when she lives in what is now the 22nd District, and said Democrats "need fresh leaders" in Washington.”

“He has also held a commanding lead in polls.”

“Voters are going to the polls in five states, including Michigan, where Democrats are watching the expensive and contentious Senate primary contest between populist and moderate .They're running for retiring Democratic Sen.”

“Primary polls show former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in the lead.”