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Politics● ElevatedOct 26 · Oct 26, 2026, 2:52 PM

Latest CBS News poll shows this party has a slight edge to win House majority in the midterms

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Recent CBS News polling shows how Democrats and Republicans feel ahead of the midterms, which could reshape the balance of power on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports, and Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins with more on the redistricting efforts.

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