Survey finds this year's US midterms are less competitive
The survey compares the November 3 midterms with the 2018 and 2022 contests, which were more closely contested.
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What happened
A survey found that the 2026 US midterm elections are less competitive than the 2018 and 2022 elections. The midterm legislative elections on November 3 will determine whether Republicans keep the majority they hold in Congress. Reports also raised claims that the administration subverts voters ahead of the vote.
Why it matters
The November 3 midterms will determine whether Republicans lose the majority they currently hold.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 1:14 AM ET: A survey reported that the 2026 US midterm elections are less competitive than the 2018 and 2022 elections.
- Oct 15, 1:20 AM ET: Claims that the administration subverts voters in the November 2026 midterms drew attention.
Coverage
- 26% of Americans say creator content has influenced their vote (businessinsider.com)
- Administration Faces Claims It Subverts Voters in November 2026 U.S. Midterms (NewsCord)
- Advantage Trump? US midterms 2026 less competitive than 2018 and 2022 elections, shows survey (firstpost.com)
- 2026 midterms: 'Trump has many levers to disrupt the election, but far fewer means to turn defeat into victory' (Le Monde)
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