US Midterms: Five Days Left as Trump and Harris Campaign Across Key States

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 29, 2026: With just five days remaining before the United States midterm elections on November 3, national polling shows Democrats leading Republicans in the congressional vote, while several closely watched Senate contests remain competitive.

President Donald Trump is campaigning for Republican candidates, while former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris are supporting Democrats in the final stretch. The results will determine which party controls Congress for the remainder of the current political period and could shape the administration’s ability to advance its agenda.

What the latest polls show

According to the Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted October 22–26, 2026, 53% of likely voters supported or leaned toward the Democratic candidate in their congressional district, compared with 44% for the Republican candidate. The survey also found President Trump’s overall approval rating at 32%.

Separately, RealClearPolling’s national polling average reported Democrats at approximately 51.4% and Republicans at 43.2%, an 8.2-point difference. These figures measure national preferences and do not mean Democrats are leading in every individual congressional or Senate race.

Trump and Harris step up campaign activity

Trump campaigned in Ohio on October 28 in support of Republican Senator Jon Husted, who is facing former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. Former President Barack Obama appeared in Georgia alongside Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Harris was expected to campaign in Georgia as Democrats work to support Ossoff, who is defending his Senate seat. Vice President JD Vance also campaigned in North Carolina, where the Senate contest features former Governor Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley.

Why the Senate races matter

Although national polling provides a broad picture of voter preferences, control of Congress will depend on individual races across the country. Republicans currently hold a 53–47 majority in the Senate, including two independents who caucus with Democrats among the 47 seats on the Democratic side.

Democrats face different challenges in the two chambers. Their path to a House majority depends on competitive district races, while winning control of the Senate requires gains in states where Republicans remain competitive. Close contests in states including Texas and Michigan are receiving particular attention.

Polls are not election results

Polling reflects voter preferences at the time a survey is conducted. Results can differ because of turnout, undecided voters, local candidate dynamics and the margin of sampling error. National polling averages also cannot determine the outcome of every state or district contest.

Voters head to the polls on November 3. Until votes are counted and results are confirmed, control of Congress remains an open question.