Final polls show Democrats leading in seven key US Senate races, including Texas, as analysts predict a midterm 'bloodbath'
Donald Trump pledged $15 billion to farmers hurt by tariff-driven diesel and fertiliser costs, with the payout timed to land just before Tuesday's midterm vote.
Democrats are leading in all seven competitive Senate races in the final polls, with Abdul El-Sayed holding an 11-point advantage over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan and James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by seven points in Texas. Decision Desk HQ now gives Democrats a 62% chance of flipping the Senate. Trump held his final rallies of the cycle in Iowa and Kansas, pleading with supporters to vote while the GOP braces for major losses driven by anger over Iran war costs and tariffs.
Every Democrat polled leads among independent voters, with Troy Jackson's 11-point indie lead in Maine among the strongest signals for a blue wave.
Retiring Republican congressman Don Bacon said a big GOP defeat should trigger an internal party debate over whether Trump should remain leader of the party.
Pollster Adam Carlson posted a one-word verdict on the final Senate polling: 'Bloodbath.'
