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September 17, 2026Seven Weeks to Go: Polling Not Getting Better for Republicans; 8 House Rating Changes By Kyle Kondik
Overall ratings summary:
HOUSE: 210 at least Leans D, 203 at least Leans R, 22 Toss-ups. See ratings.
SENATE: 48 at least Leans R, 47 at least Leans D, 5 Toss-ups. See ratings.
GOVERNORS: 24 at least leaning to each party, 2 Toss-ups. See ratings.
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— There’s been little improvement in the Republicans’ polling position as the end of summer looms, with Democrats hitting a new high for the cycle in generic ballot polling averages.
— Eight House rating changes in favor of Democrats push them a little closer to 218 in our ratings and the Republicans a little further away.

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                            September 17, 202650% Give Trump ‘Poor’ Grade on Iran Policy
The decision to go to war with Iran was wrong, most voters say, and most don’t think President Donald Trump is doing a good job on the issue.

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                            September 17, 2026Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...

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                            September 16, 2026Georgia Governor: Jackson Leads by 3 Points
Republican businessman Rick Jackson leads former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race to become the next governor of Georgia.

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                            September 16, 2026Impeachment ‘Very Likely’ If Democrats Win Midterms, Most Voters Say
A win for Democrats in this fall’s midterm congressional elections will mean another impeachment of President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters.
September 16, 2026Free AI By John Stossel
Cell phones made my life easier. So did the internet.

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                            September 15, 2026South Carolina Senate: Graham Leads by 5 Points
South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham leads Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the contest for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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                            September 15, 2026Georgia Senate: Ossoff Leads by 9 Points
Georgia’s Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has a solid lead over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, and may even be able to avoid a runoff.

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                            September 15, 2026Alaska Senate: Sullivan, Peltola Tied
Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is tied with Democratic challenger Mary Peltola in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.

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                            September 15, 2026Only 37% Think Marijuana Is Dangerous
Most Americans don’t believe marijuana use is dangerous, despite studies linking the drug to mental health problems.

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                            September 15, 202654% Say Economy Will Be Most Important Midterm Issue
No issue will be more important than the economy in deciding how they vote in this year’s midterm elections, most voters say.
September 15, 2026The Marriage Deficit Is an Economic Catastrophe By Stephen Moore
I'm thrashing for explanations and solutions to this deeply troubling social trend. Obviously, we are not returning to the "Father Knows Best" norms of the 1950s or 1960s.
September 15, 2026The Immigration Politics of a Felon's Pardon By Daniel McCarthy
How far will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul go to keep immigrant criminals in this country?

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                            September 14, 202634% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-four percent (34%) 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 September 10, 2026. 

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                            September 14, 202634% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-four percent (34%) 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 September 10, 2026. 

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                            September 14, 2026Democrats Maintain Lead in Midterm Forecast
The Democratic Party continues to hold a five-point lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives. 

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                            September 14, 2026Democrats Maintain Lead in Midterm Forecast
The Democratic Party continues to hold a five-point lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives. 

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                            September 12, 2026What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

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                            September 12, 2026What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 12, 2026
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

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                            September 11, 2026Maine Senate: Jackson, Collins in Dead Heat
Democrat Troy Jackson has a one-point lead over Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term in the Senate.