US 2026 Midterms Live : Democrats Lead In Key Senate Races | Latest Polls & Battlegrounds | N18G

US MIDTERMS 2026 LIVE: Democrats are showing strength across several closely watched Senate contests, according to the latest polling compiled by Forbes. In Ohio, former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown leads Republican Sen. Jon Husted 47% to 43% in the latest USA Today/Suffolk University poll, updated September 30. Other recent polls cited by Forbes show Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading Mike Rogers in Michigan 48%-44%, Chris Pappas leading John Sununu in New Hampshire 50%-45%, James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in Texas 50%-44%, and Josh Turek leading Ashley Hinson in Iowa 50%-42%. Maine and Florida remain closely contested in the cited surveys. The national picture also shows a Democratic advantage on the generic congressional ballot, with the latest RealClearPolitics average putting Democrats ahead by 8.7 points based on polls through September 22. The Senate currently has a 53-47 Republican majority, making the competitive races particularly significant for control of the chamber. Watch our LIVE coverage for the latest 2026 midterm polling, the Ohio Senate battle, key Democratic and Republican candidates, the House and Senate maps, and the races that could determine congressional control. #Midterms2026 #Democrats #GOP #SherrodBrown #JonHusted #Ohio #Senate #USPolitics #Election2026 n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram:   / cnnnews18   Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube