Midterms 2026: Congress Polls and More - NBC News

High ad spending signals strong Republican push in 2026 midterms

Republicans are investing significantly in the 2026 US midterm elections with huge donations to secure Senate seats. Advertising spending has hit a new record ahead of the elections. Polls suggest a volatile political landscape as election day approaches. Donald Trump has postponed rallies in Kansas and Iowa, while his campaign has clashed with former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail. The midterms are watched carefully with a few days until election day.

“The midterms are watched carefully with a few days until election day,” — Marcus Brennan, contributing analyst at Greenley Worth Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Republicans are investing significantly in the 2026 US midterm elections with huge donations to secure Senate ...

Oct 30 — The midterms are watched carefully with a few days until election day....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 77% of Sideko readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Greenley Worth Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

ICYMI: Fuel costs are impacting various sectors

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenley Worth Analytics desk and last updated 10:34 UTC.

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