A fresh Gallup poll reveals Democrats holding a narrow but clear edge over Republicans in public favorability as the midterm election campaign enters its final stretch. The survey shows nearly half of respondents backing the Democratic Party, compared to just over a third supporting the GOP, marking a shift in voter sentiment. With candidates intensifying their closing arguments, the results highlight a tight race where economic perceptions play a key role. The findings come as both parties push their last appeals ahead of November’s decisive contests.


A new poll found that Democrats lead Republicans on favorability and on the economy as candidates make their final pitches in the weeks leading up to the November midterm elections. The new Gallup poll released Tuesday showed 43 percent of respondents favoring the Democratic Party more than the GOP, which saw support from 35 percent....