Democrats Eye 4 Senate Seats and House Majority as Trump Approval Falls to 32%
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Updated · The Guardian · Oct 2
Democrats Eye 4 Senate Seats and House Majority as Trump Approval Falls to 32%
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Oct 2
Summary
Thirty-five Senate seats and all 435 House seats are up on Nov. 3, with major forecasters now favoring Democrats to retake the House and giving them a plausible path to the Senate.
Trump’s 32% Reuters/Ipsos approval rating, anger over the Iran war and higher gasoline prices have shifted generic-ballot and state polling toward Democrats, who are campaigning heavily on affordability.
Four Republican-held Senate pickups would give Democrats a majority; Cook lists 7 tossups, Georgia has moved to likely Democratic, and Texas, Michigan and Iowa are all highly competitive.
More than 40 House races are rated competitive even after redistricting in 9 states, and Democrats need roughly half of those contests to reclaim the chamber.
History also favors the out party: recent presidents, including Trump in 2018, have lost at least one chamber in midterms, raising the prospect of a broader Democratic wave.
How will unresolved redistricting maps and ongoing legal battles reshape the upcoming election outcomes?
How might a candidate's high absence rate in local legislature impact their chances in a tight national race?
Trump’s Approval Plunges to 32% Amid Iran War and Cost-of-Living Crisis: The 2026 Midterm Battleground and the Fight for Congressional Control
Overview
As the United States heads toward the November 2026 midterms, President Trump's approval has plunged to historic lows, driven by a persistent cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing, unpopular war in Iran. The war led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing gas prices to spike and worsening inflation, which further eroded public support—even among Republicans. Facing severe political headwinds, the GOP poured unprecedented funds into advertising and key races, but internal divisions and financial drains, like the costly Texas Senate battle, added to their challenges. If Democrats reclaim Congress, they plan sweeping investigations into the Trump administration, promising a dramatic shift in Washington's balance of power.