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Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election

First seen Oct 27, 2026, 7:39 AM ET · Updated Oct 27, 2026, 6:45 PM ET · 2 outlets

Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsIsrael & Gaza

2 outlets (NPR and PBS NewsHour) are covering this story.

How outlets are covering this: 2 outlets ran their own headlines on this story. Both headlines use “election”, “poll”. Distinct wording: NPR uses “high-stakes” and “Democrats”; PBS NewsHour uses “midterms” and “final”. (Computed from the headlines below.)

• NPR reports: “Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.”
• PBS NewsHour reports: “Democrats hold an 8-point lead among likely voters in the fight for control of Congress with one week until Election Day, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.”

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• NPR: Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
• PBS NewsHour: What our final poll before Election Day says about midterms and Trump

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