A New York Times/Siena University poll shows Democrats with an advantage over Republicans in Congress heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

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The Democratic Party has a deeply motivated base and a clear advantage on the generic congressional ballot ahead of this fall’s midterms despite dismal impressions of its current leaders in Congress,

President Donald Trump is one day away from the one-year mark of his second term. Over the past week, CNN has rolled out a series of poll findings on where Americans stand on his performance so far.

State officials say elections stayed secure last fall despite increased polarization and conflicts at the polls.