CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Tuesday, October 6, 2026)

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Cook Political Report moves three Senate races in Democrats’ favor
The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, is shifting its odds for Senate races in Kansas, North Carolina and New Hampsh... — The Hill

Medicare for All support soars to 66 percent in 6 years: KFF poll
Support for Medicare for All jumped to 66 percent among U.S. adults in 2026, highest since 2016, according to polling results publ... — The Hill

Pappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, acc... — The Hill

Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close
Polls are showing that Democrats have a clear advantage heading into the midterms, but that doesn't tell the whole story. And... — NPR Politics

Democrats' advantage is clear with less than a month to go in the midterm elections
President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the pri... — NPR Politics

What’s with all the taxes on the California ballot?
With the election less than a month away, California county elections officials are beginning to send out mail ballots today. Five...

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