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Democrats lead in Texas, Michigan, Iowa as 2026 midterms approach

Updated polling shows competitive races in key states with Democrats gaining ground in traditional GOP strongholds.

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What to know

  • Democrats are polling ahead in key 2026 midterm races in Texas, Michigan, and Iowa—traditionally competitive or GOP-leaning states.
  • Texas race shows Talarico leading Republican Paxton by 6 points in latest polling.
  • Races in Maine and Michigan show competitive dynamics with Collins and El-Sayed leading their respective matchups.
  • Forbes is tracking these races with daily updates as the midterm election cycle intensifies.

Talarico Democratic candidate in TexasPaxton Texas Attorney General (Republican)El-Sayed Democratic candidate in MichiganCollins Candidate in Maine

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    Michigan and Maine races update with El-Sayed and Collins polling leads

    Latest midterm tracking shows El-Sayed leading in Michigan while Collins holds an advantage in Maine, reflecting shifting dynamics in multiple key races.

    1. 1 outlet first by Forbes, 2d ago · read ↗

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    Latest poll shows Talarico leading Paxton in Texas by 6 points

    Updated polling data indicates Texas Democratic candidate Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Paxton by 6 percentage points in the latest survey.

    1. 1 outlet first by Forbes, 3d ago · read ↗

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    Forbes publishes initial midterm race rankings

    Forbes begins tracking the hottest 2026 midterm races, reporting Democrats leading in Texas, Michigan, and Iowa.

    1. 1 outlet Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Democrats Lead In Texas, Michigan, Iowa (Updated Daily)

      first by Forbes, 4d ago