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Democrats Lead in Key Senate Races Ahead of Midterms

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 3:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Democratic Senate candidates lead in several key races as midterms near.
In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson leads Republican Susan Collins 50% to 46% (Washington Post-Schar School poll, Oct. 9).
In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted 49% to 43% (CNN poll, Oct. 8).
Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority while President Donald Trump’s approval sits at 38% (Silver Bulletin).

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Story summary

Democratic Senate candidates lead in several key races as midterms near.
In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson leads Republican Susan Collins 50% to 46% (Washington Post-Schar School poll, Oct. 9).
In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted 49% to 43% (CNN poll, Oct. 8).
Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority while President Donald Trump’s approval sits at 38% (Silver Bulletin).