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Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November

Democrats enter the November 3 midterms with favourable conditions, including Trumps low approval ratings and voter concern over prices and the Iran war, but several structural factors could limit their gains. Fewer competitive House seats, a difficult Senate map, turnout risks, Republicans financial advantage, polling uncertainty and GOP attacks portraying Democrats as socialists could all keep the election from becoming a sweeping Democratic wave.

12 Oct 2026 3:45 pm