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The Final Polls Show a Blue Surge. Can We Trust Them?

Told by 1 newspaper in one country, at 01:00 on 2 November 2026.

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In short

Last-minute polls in the US point to a Democratic lead in the midterm elections, including the Ohio Senate and gubernatorial races.1 2 3 The New York Times asks whether these final polls, which show a blue surge, can be trusted.4

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