US midterms: Five days to go – What the polls say as Trump, Harris campaign

What the report says

With five days left before the US midterm elections, Al Jazeera reports that Democrats hold an advantage in national polling, while several key Senate contests remain competitive. The piece says the party is trying to translate that broader lead into gains in Congress, but the Senate map is still difficult because Republicans currently control 53 seats and Democrats need a net gain of four there to win a majority. In the House, Democrats would need a net gain of three seats to take control.

The article highlights campaigning on Wednesday in Ohio, Georgia and North Carolina by President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama and Vice President JD Vance. Trump campaigned for Republican candidates in Ohio, while Obama appeared with Democratic candidates in Georgia and criticized Republicans for focusing on political distractions rather than costs and everyday economic concerns. Vance campaigned in North Carolina as Republicans worked to defend their congressional edge.

Al Jazeera also points to several close races, including Texas, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina and Georgia. It notes that Democrats are emphasizing turnout among younger voters in places such as Michigan, while Republicans are trying to hold rural support and appeal to voters concerned about inflation, housing costs and fuel prices. The article frames the midterms as a possible referendum on Trump’s agenda, with control of Congress potentially affecting his ability to advance legislation and face oversight if Democrats win the House.