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Midterm polls underestimated Democrats by wider margin than in 2016

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Polls in the recent midterm elections underestimated the Democratic Party's performance, showing a wider gap than anticipated. While surveys correctly predicted a Democratic victory, they failed to capture the full extent of the party's gains. This marks a significant polling miss, potentially larger than previous elections, raising questions about the methodologies used by pollsters to account for underrepresented voter groups. AI

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Midterm polls underestimated Democrats by wider margin than in 2016

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Neal Rothschild ·

    Polls missed bigger on the midterms than in 2016

    <p>Democrats' midterm tsunami obscured a major <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/03/2026-midterms-polls-predictions" target="_blank">polling</a> miss: Surveys correctly anticipated a blue wave, but failed to capture its full force.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Poll…

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