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Polls Split on Margin as Indicators Shift Toward Democrats in Battle for the House

Falling Trump approval plus a new Virginia map bolster Democrats in key districts.

Overview

  • Democrats hold a 10-point generic-ballot lead in Wednesday's Emerson likely-voter poll, while a Harvard-Harris survey of registered voters shows a 50-50 tie.
  • GOP-commissioned district polls report Trump's approval underwater in six competitive seats, including WI-1, VA-1, MI-4, IA-3, CO-3 and AZ-6.
  • Prediction markets now favor Democrats to win the House, a chamber Republicans control 217–212 where only a few seats would flip the majority.
  • Emerson finds Democrats gaining with independents, Hispanic voters and women, which helps explain the national edge.
  • Recent Virginia redistricting approved in April creates bluer seats, and outside models say that shift could lift Democrats in close races.