2026 Midterms: NPR Listeners Ask About Polls, Debates and Control of Congress

Ahead of the 2026 midterms, NPR listeners ask about polling reliability, the role of debates and Trump's potential dealings with Democrats.

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2026 Midterms: NPR Listeners Ask About Polls, Debates and Control of Congress

With Election Day approaching, NPR listeners are raising questions about the 2026 midterms, including how much trust to place in polls used in election coverage.

Their questions also touch on whether debates still have a role in elections and how Trump might work with Democrats if the party wins control of Congress.

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