Democrats hold path to Senate majority ahead of 2 to 3 November midterms
Polling shows leads in five battleground states one day before voting begins across the United States
By Imani Brooks · 1hThe 2026 United States midterm elections will be held on 3 November.
Democrats require a net gain of four Republican-held Senate seats, plus retention of all their current seats, to secure a majority in the US Senate.
New York Times/Siena University polling released ahead of the vote shows Democratic candidates leading in five Republican-held Senate battleground states: Texas, Kansas, Maine, Ohio, Alaska.
Democratic Representative Adam Smith stated his party will investigate military operations, armed forces politicization, and defense contract corruption if Democrats gain Capitol Hill majority, Media Indonesia reports.
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains in his post despite growing political pressure following midterm elections, Media Indonesia reports.
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