Republicans’ Chances of Flipping Michigan Senate Seat in Midterms—New Poll
Michigan presents an opportunity for Republicans to flip a Senate seat in the 2026 midterms, but a new poll suggested the race will be close in the battleground state that narrowly backed President Donald Trump last November. Why It Matters Senator Gary Peters’ retirement in Michigan leaves the Senate seat open, and candidates from both […]
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Matt Gaetz’s Chances of Winning Florida Governor Race, According to Poll
Former Representative Matt Gaetz is speculated to be considering a run in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, but polls suggest other Republicans have carved out early leads. Newsweek reached out to Gaetz for comment via email. Why It Matters Gaetz’s entry into the field could upend the competition for the Republican nomination and test the limits […]
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MLB Insider Drops Update on Yankees, Other Contenders Chances of Landing Paul Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball in Paul Skenes. He is in his second season and will not be a free agent until 2030. However, the team has not done much to convince him to want to stay with the team beyond that. The Pirates are 15-33 and have already […]
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Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Susan Collins in Maine, According to Polls
Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, is facing significant headwinds as she angles for reelection in the 2026 midterm, according to recent polling—with Democrats eyeing her seat as one of their best pickup opportunities. Newsweek reached out to Collins’ press office for comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Republicans currently control the Senate […]
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Andrew Cuomo’s Chances of Becoming New York City’s Mayor: Polls
By Jason Lemon is a Senior Politics Editor at Newsweek based in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to taking on the editor role, Jason’s reporting focused on U.S. politics and international affairs. He joined Newsweek in 2018, and had previously worked as an editor at a Middle Eastern media startup called StepFeed. He also worked a year as a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution […]
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What Nate Silver Has Said About Kamala Harris’ Chances
Pollster Nate Silver has become the person many Americans look to for an election prediction they can trust on the strength of his reliable track record. With Election Day on Tuesday, many will be looking to Silver again, especially with the polls showing that the race remains extremely tight, with any leads enjoyed by Vice […]
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Republicans’ Chances of Winning the Senate, the House and the White House
Two leading bookmakers have given odds on the Republican Party winning control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives during Tuesday’s elections. Star Sports is offering odds of 6/4 (40 percent) on the GOP securing the presidency and both chambers of Congress, against 7/1 (12.5 percent) on the Democrats achieving a clean sweep. […]
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Analyst Explains Why Polls May ‘Underestimate’ Kamala Harris’ Chances
Political analyst Nate Cohn explained why polls may “underestimate” Vice President Kamala Harris‘ chances in Tuesday’s presidential election. With only three days until Election Day, the race remains close between Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee. In an article titled, “So, Can We Trust the Polls?” published […]
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Democrats’ Chances of Winning the Senate, the House and the White House
Two leading bookmakers are offering odds on the Democrats to win control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives on November 5. Speaking to Newsweek, Betfair said its odds on the Democrats winning all three contests are 6/1 (14.5 percent), while Star Sports has odds of 7/1 (12.5 percent) on a clean sweep […]
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Kamala Harris’ Chances of Winning Wisconsin: Polls
The race for Wisconsin is extremely close as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held dueling rallies in the key swing state on Friday. The Badger State is considered a must-win contest in the 2024 election. The state and its 10 electoral votes were taken by President Joe Biden in 2020, who […]
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