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GOP hope, Democratic worry: Are midterm polls underestimating Republicans?

Washington Post Politics Thursday 08 October 2026, 15:00 UTC By Scott Clement 1 min read
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Polls show Democrats are in a strong position less than one month before Election Day. Democracy Dies in Darkness The Pollwatcher GOP hope, Democratic worry: Are midterm polls underestimating Republicans? Are Democrats overconfident?

Polls show Democrats are in a strong position less than one month before Election Day. Democracy Dies in Darkness The Pollwatcher GOP hope, Democratic worry: Are midterm polls underestimating Republicans? Are Democrats overconfident? Republicans too anxious? The Post’s pollster answers questions about polling bias and how to read the midterm surveys.
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