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Midterm election polls: Why a Democratic wave isn't guaranteed

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A blue wave could be on the horizon. But how accurate are the polls? USA TODAY chief political correspondent Phillip Bailey breaks down what's at stake in the 2026 midterms, hurdles that pollsters face and the races that could change everything. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/866czrvd Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from

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