NBC News’ latest polling averages put Democrats ahead of Republicans, 52% to 43%, in congressional races—the party’s widest lead since President Donald Trump began his second term. Independents now favor Democrats by 16 points, up from six at the term’s start.
Trump’s job approval in the roundup averages 39%, with 59% disapproving. The article says the shift toward Democrats has been driven mainly by independents unhappy with high costs and the ongoing Iran war; 26% of independents approve of Trump, compared with 79% of Republicans.
