Post by the Scribe on Oct 19, 2022 6:40:43 GMT
2022 Poll: Democratic lead on midterm ballot nearly disappears as election approaches
www.yahoo.com/news/2022-poll-democratic-lead-on-midterm-ballot-nearly-disappears-as-election-approaches-154133569.html
Andrew Romano·West Coast Correspondent
Tue, October 18, 2022 at 8:41 AM
The new Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows Republicans gaining ground in the closing weeks of the 2022 midterm campaign, narrowing Democrats’ long-standing lead to just 2 percentage points — their slimmest to date.
When asked which candidate they would vote for in their congressional district if the election were held today, 46% of registered voters now choose the Democrat; 44% pick the Republican.
In August, Democrats were ahead on the so-called generic ballot question by 6 points (45% to 39%). As recently as late September, they were ahead by 4 (45% to 41%).
Now that lead is gone, and the battle for control of Congress is effectively tied. The survey of 1,629 U.S. adults, which was conducted from Oct. 13 to 17, has a margin of error of 2.7% — larger, in other words, than the current gap between the two parties.
Among registered voters who say they will “definitely” vote on Election Day or have voted already, the race is even tighter: 48% side with Democrats and 47% side with Republicans. In early September, Democrats led this group by 3 points (48% to 45%).
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www.yahoo.com/news/2022-poll-democratic-lead-on-midterm-ballot-nearly-disappears-as-election-approaches-154133569.html
Andrew Romano·West Coast Correspondent
Tue, October 18, 2022 at 8:41 AM
The new Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows Republicans gaining ground in the closing weeks of the 2022 midterm campaign, narrowing Democrats’ long-standing lead to just 2 percentage points — their slimmest to date.
When asked which candidate they would vote for in their congressional district if the election were held today, 46% of registered voters now choose the Democrat; 44% pick the Republican.
In August, Democrats were ahead on the so-called generic ballot question by 6 points (45% to 39%). As recently as late September, they were ahead by 4 (45% to 41%).
Now that lead is gone, and the battle for control of Congress is effectively tied. The survey of 1,629 U.S. adults, which was conducted from Oct. 13 to 17, has a margin of error of 2.7% — larger, in other words, than the current gap between the two parties.
Among registered voters who say they will “definitely” vote on Election Day or have voted already, the race is even tighter: 48% side with Democrats and 47% side with Republicans. In early September, Democrats led this group by 3 points (48% to 45%).
more