From Newsweek · · 1m 50s
Republicans face Senate polling blow
Republicans lose three Senate races in latest polling.
In brief
Republicans lose three Senate races in latest polling. Democrats lead Republicans in Texas, Iowa and Ohio Senate races by 5-6 percent according to Cook Political Report. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Senate polling shows Democratic leads
Democrats lead Republicans in Texas, Iowa and Ohio Senate races by 5-6 percent according to Cook Political Report.
Trump's approval rating slips
Trump's approval rating and ranking on economic, immigration, jobs and Iran policy issues have recently slipped as households flag affordability concerns.
Republican candidates face narrow leads
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by 5 percent; in Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Ashley Hinson by 2 percent; in Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted by 6…
GOP pollster comments on trends
GOP pollster Greg Strimple says the economic center of the American electorate is collapsing on Republicans.
Experts weigh impact of polling
Columbia University professor Robert Y. Shapiro says Democrats are very competitive for Senate majority control.
Syracuse University expert notes unknowns
Syracuse University professor Grant Davis Reeher says there are still many unknowns in the polling data.
Polling methodology details
Cook's polling interviewed 602 likely voters in Iowa, 959 in Ohio, and 934 in Texas from October 9-13, 2026.
Iowa Senate race dynamics
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Ashley Hinson 46 percent to 44 percent with Libertarian Thomas Laehn at 8 percent.
Texas Senate race dynamics
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton 49 percent to 44 percent with Libertarian Ted Brown at 3 percent.
Ohio Senate race dynamics
In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted 49 percent to 43 percent with Libertarian William Redpath at 3 percent.
The bottom line
Democrats lead Republicans in Texas, Iowa and Ohio Senate races by 5-6 percent according to Cook Political Report.
