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Poll shows which party has the edge ahead of midterm elections for Congress
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Democrats’ 2025 election sweep could become a 2026 midterm election liability
Democrats reveled in November blowout wins by Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race and by Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial contests. They had good reason.
Democrats hold edge in 2026 midterm election poll
Democrats hold a six-point edge on the generic congressional ballot, a new poll finds, plus a large lead with independents. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this November, a new national survey from Emerson College Polling shows that 48% of likely voters support a generic Democratic candidate while 42% support a generic Republican.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a swath of proposals aimed at tackling the state’s affordability crisis, tapping into a message that catapulted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to City Hall as she seeks reelection in November.
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In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of a contested election
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Gov. Kathy Hochul used her fifth State of the State address to set up her 2026 re-election campaign, casting herself against the Trump administration and in sync with progressives who scored big wins last year with the election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
No sanctuary for ICE. Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing renewed pressure ahead of Tuesday’s “State of the State” address to pass the pro-sanctuary “NY4All Act” — as she signals support for a new law allowing New Yorkers to sue federal agents.
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