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Polling shows Democrats ahead as the midterms approach, but polls cannot capture the partisanship of elections

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  1. USA The Hill
  2. Europe The Guardian
  3. China CGTN
  4. Middle East The Jerusalem Post
  5. Canada The Globe and Mail
  6. Asia and Oceania The Korea Times
  7. Africa IOL (South Africa)

How it is reported

USA

The Hill
Inside the Democratic effort to fight any Trump disruption of midterms
NYT
Who’s Winning the Battle for Congress?
NPR
Midterm voting is underway. Some voters are relying on AI to make a decision
NPR
Week in Politics: Inflation pressure; war in Iran and effect on midterm elections
The Hill
Trump says “it’s possible” Iran war could cost him the midterms
The Hill
Lara Trump says Iran war could cost Trump the midterms

Canada

The Globe and Mail
Polling shows Democrats ahead as the midterms approach, but polls cannot capture the partisanship of elections

Europe

The Guardian
Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go?
Le Monde (English)
US midterms serve as a test for democracy
The Guardian
The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
The Guardian
Send us your questions about how the Iran war will affect the US midterms

China

CGTN
Trump says renewed strikes on Iran after midterms “possible”

Asia and Oceania

NDTV
US Midterms: 470 Seats, $12 Billion And One Absent President
The Economic Times
The numbers behind US midterms
The Korea Times
Trump faces midterm verdict as Democrats close in on US Congress

Middle East

The Jerusalem Post
Democrats projected to keep House majority as GOP turnout lags, CBS poll finds
The Jerusalem Post
Pentagon planning for more naval forces in Mideast as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran - report

Africa

Daily Maverick (South Africa)
EXPLAINER: What the heck is a midterm election and why does it matter?
IOL (South Africa)
US midterms: Five issues shaping the vote
IOL (South Africa)
Trump’s power at stake: The numbers shaping the 2026 US midterms

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