GOP hope, Democratic worry: Are midterm polls underestimating Republicans?
Are Democrats overconfident? Republicans too anxious? The Post’s pollster answers questions about polling bias and how to read the midterm surveys.
Last updated: 2026-10-08 19:12:55 ET
Are Democrats overconfident? Republicans too anxious? The Post’s pollster answers questions about polling bias and how to read the midterm surveys.
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