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October 22, 2026

Minnesota Senate: Democrat Flanagan Still Holds Slender Lead

Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan continues leading Republican Michele Tafoya in the race to fill the Minnesota Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

October 22, 2026

Why George Washington Would Deport Mahmoud Khalil By Daniel McCarthy

  Mahmoud Khalil wants to take the case against his deportation all the way to the Supreme Court -- and if the justices accept it, they will be deciding one of the oldest and most controversial questions in American politics, a dispute more than 200 years old.

October 22, 2026

Most Still Rely on News for Candidate Information

A majority of voters turn to the news to get information about candidates, although that reliance has declined.

October 22, 2026

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen five daily Presidential Tracking Poll, Sponsored by Matt Towery's "The Honoring of Ignorance - The 7 Mirages Destroying America" for Thursday shows...

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October 22, 2026

The Governors: Ohio to Leans Democratic Among Other Changes as Dems Eye Gubernatorial Majority By Kyle Kondik and J. Miles Coleman

Overall ratings summary:

HOUSE: 223 at least Leans D, 200 at least Leans R, 12 Toss-ups. See ratings.

SENATE: 49 at least Leans D, 46 at least Leans R, 5 Toss-ups. See ratings.

GOVERNORS: 26 at least Leans D, 22 at least Leans R, 2 Toss-ups. See ratings.

October 21, 2026

Walking Remains Favorite Fall Weekend Activity

With fall colors nearing their October peak, most Americans say their favorite weekend enjoyment is a long walk outside.

With fall colors nearing their October peak, most Americans say their favorite weekend enjoyment is a long walk outside.The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 73% of adults say it is likely they will take a long walk on a fall weekend, with 40% saying it is Very Likely. These findings haven’t changed much since 2008, when 67% said they were likely to take a long walk on a fall weekend. 

October 21, 2026

40% Expect Conviction for Ilhan Omar

Last week’s raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar made headlines, but most voters don’t expect the Minnesota Democrat to be convicted of federal crimes – in part because more than a fifth of them don’t seem to know who she is.

October 21, 2026

Guilty of Wasting Our Time By John Stossel

 I shouldn't get so angry. It isn't healthy.

October 20, 2026

Democrats Maintain Edge on Social Security

Voters continue trusting Democrats more to handle Social Security, and consider it an important issue for the midterm elections.

October 20, 2026

The FDA Should Grant Americans the Right to Try New Cancer Treatments By Stephen Moore

 Every few months, a young 19-year-old woman from South Carolina boards a plane to London.

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October 20, 2026

The House: 28 Rating Changes Push Number of Seats at Least Leaning to Democrats Past 218 By Kyle Kondik

Overall ratings summary:

HOUSE: 223 at least Leans D, 200 at least Leans R, 12 Toss-ups. See ratings.

SENATE: 49 at least Leans D, 46 at least Leans R, 5 Toss-ups. See ratings.

GOVERNORS: 25 at least Leans D, 22 at least Leans R, 3 Toss-ups. See ratings.

October 19, 2026

Alaska Senate: Peltola 44%, Sullivan 42%

Democratic challenger Mary Peltola has taken a narrow lead over Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.

October 19, 2026

Alaska Senate: Peltola 44%, Sullivan 42%

Democratic challenger Mary Peltola has taken a narrow lead over Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.

October 19, 2026

36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-six percent (36%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending October 15, 2026.

October 19, 2026

36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-six percent (36%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending October 15, 2026.

October 19, 2026

Ohio Senate: Republican Husted Takes Lead

Incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted has moved ahead of former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

October 19, 2026

Ohio Senate: Republican Husted Takes Lead

Incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted has moved ahead of former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

October 19, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats 48%, Republicans 44%

The Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has narrowed to four points in the battle to control the House of Representatives.

October 19, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats 48%, Republicans 44%

The Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has narrowed to four points in the battle to control the House of Representatives.

October 17, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...