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Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues

Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
NPR News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 20:56 UTC By Stephen Fowler 1 min read
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A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.(Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.

(Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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