Democrats Hold Slight Edge in House Race Poll Ahead of November Vote

A Washington Post-Ipsos survey released on Saturday indicates that registered voters give Democratic House candidates a 3-point lead over Republicans, with 48 % favoring Democrats and 45 % favoring Republicans. Among respondents who say they are “absolutely certain” to vote in November’s House contests, 53 % lean Democratic while 45 % lean Republican. The poll attributes the gap largely to higher voter enthusiasm among Democrats, who are 10 points more likely than Republicans to say they are certain to vote this year.

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The poll was conducted July 8-13 among 2,648 U.S. adults, with a reported margin of error of approximately 1.9 percentage points. Respondents were asked about party preference, voting certainty, and the issues most influencing their midterm choices.

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Economic and job concerns topped the list of issues for 54 % of all respondents. High prices, immigration, and foreign policy followed closely. Notably, 21 % of voters expressed no trust in either party to manage the economy, and another 20 % said neither party is concerned with “the needs of people like you.” The poll cites dissatisfaction within the Republican base over the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran, affordability challenges, and the president’s overall unpopularity as factors weighing on Republican prospects.

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The poll’s findings align with a recent Decision Desk HQ forecast that projects a 226-209 Democratic advantage in the House after the midterms, while the Senate is expected to remain evenly split at 50-50. If the poll’s trends hold, the Democratic Party would retain a modest but potentially decisive edge as voters head to the polls in November.

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