US Democrats lead by 9 points as Senate map widens into South

As the November 3 midterm elections approach, Democratic candidates are leading in the Senate race, with a 9-point advantage according to NBC's Decision Desk poll. The poll also shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 39 per cent, with Democrats gaining a nine-point lead on the generic ballot.

The Cook Political Report has adjusted 11 more House races in favor of Democrats. On CBS's Face the Nation, the network estimated Democrats have the edge to control the House, needing just four seats for victory. CBS News/YouGov's latest Texas poll indicates a tight Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, with Talarico leading 51-49 percent among 1,492 registered voters.

Democrats must defend their seats in Michigan, Maine, and Georgia. Michigan remains a toss-up, while Maine's Republican Senator Susan Collins is also in a close race. Democrat Raphael Warnock of Georgia, campaigning in South Carolina, Mississippi, and North Carolina, urged Democrats to focus on the region. "Democrats can absolutely win in these states," Warnock stated on Meet the Press. "The road to a Democratic majority in both houses of Congress is in the South."

Warnock emphasized the need to end the war, halt tariffs, and improve healthcare. Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma called for voter turnout, urging every single voter to participate in the midterm elections. Trump's goal for the Republicans seems clear, but the question remains: can Republicans secure a majority in the upcoming midterms?