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Pollsters' forecasts show Democrats ahead, GOP unlikely to gain Senate control

Recent expert projections suggest Democrats are poised to retain the Senate, with no scenario giving Republicans a majority.

A collection of analysts presented their outlook for the upcoming midterms, concluding that the balance of power in the Senate will remain with the Democrats. None of the cited forecasters assigned a chance of a Republican majority. The piece also questioned the reliability of pollsters, citing past mispredictions by figures such as Nate Silver, who previously overestimated Hillary Clinton's chances in 2016 and forecasted a Kamala Harris victory over Donald Trump in 2024.

Why it matters

Understanding poll predictions helps voters gauge the likely composition of the Senate and the reliability of election forecasts.

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