Staff Reports
The November election is getting closer, and it’s making both Republicans and Democrats worried about who will control the country. A recent poll by The New York Times and Siena College has got people talking. It shows that former President Donald Trump is leading over President Joe Biden in some states where the race is tight. The Republicans are also trailing behind the Democrats in those states when it comes to the Senate race.
In Nevada, Trump is ahead of Biden among likely voters, and he’s also leading when considering other candidates. This is a big deal because Trump has lost in Nevada before. But the Democrats are still holding a small lead in the Senate race, even though the Republicans are hopeful to win that seat.
New battleground state polls by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer show Democrats ahead in Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and running well ahead of President Biden. https://t.co/xczIQuLymH
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 13, 2024
Next, in Arizona, Trump seems to be on track to win the state again, and the Republicans are not doing well in the Senate race. This could be a chance for the Democrats to take over a Senate seat that is currently held by an independent who caucuses with Democrats.
In Michigan, Trump is also doing well against Biden, and the Senate race is looking uncertain. It seems like both parties will have a tough fight for the 15 electoral votes from Michigan.
Overall, the Republicans are in a good position to take control of the Senate, with some states rated as competitive where the GOP could flip a seat. The recent poll is giving hope to the Republicans, especially with Trump consistently leading in national and swing state polls. It seems like the Republicans might have a good chance of gaining control of the Senate, even if they don’t win a lot of seats.
