A new national poll has shown Democrats holding a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
The survey, conducted by The New York Times and Siena College, found that 50 percent of registered voters said they would support the Democratic candidate in their congressional district if the election were held today.
In comparison, 39 percent said they would vote for the Republican candidate, while 11 percent of respondents remained undecided.
The poll also examined party affiliation among participants. Thirty percent identified as Democrats, while 29 percent described themselves as Republicans. Another 35 percent said they were independents, while 3 percent belonged to other political parties. Five percent either declined to answer or said they were unsure.
When respondents were asked about the 2024 presidential election, 38 percent said they voted for President Donald Trump, while 37 percent said they backed former Vice President Kamala Harris. Eighteen percent said they did not participate in the election.
The survey further suggested strong interest in the upcoming midterm elections, with 90 percent of respondents saying they intend to vote. Seven percent indicated they were unlikely to participate, while 2 percent were undecided or declined to answer.
President Trump has remained heavily involved in Republican politics as the party seeks to maintain its narrow majority in Congress. He has endorsed several preferred candidates across different states and has also targeted some Republican incumbents considered insufficiently loyal to his political agenda.
On the Democratic side, party leaders have intensified preparations for the midterms with a multi-million-dollar voter registration campaign launched earlier this year to strengthen grassroots support and improve visibility nationwide.
Despite trailing in the poll, Republicans currently hold a financial advantage. As of February, the Republican campaign committee reportedly had $78.2 million available, compared to $69.9 million held by Democrats.
The next U.S. midterm election is scheduled for November 3.
The New York Times/Siena poll surveyed 1,507 registered voters nationwide between May 11 and May 15 through telephone interviews. The margin of error was plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.
