Midterm Elections The US Election Campaign

Historically low numbers for Donald Trump in new poll

Donald Trump’s approval ratings have hit a new low with less than two weeks to go before the US midterm elections. Only 36 percent of respondents in a poll conducted by Siena on behalf of The New York Times say they are satisfied with the President’s performance.

Meanwhile, 52 percent of respondents state that they plan to vote for Democratic candidates in the upcoming election.

According to the poll, the dissatisfaction with Trump and the Republicans is largely linked to Iran and economic developments. 64 percent of respondents say they are dissatisfied with the White House’s handling of the economy, while 65 percent express disapproval of how the situation regarding Iran has been handled.

Senate race in Texas could become the most expensive in US history

The bill for all campaign advertising produced so far for the two candidates in the Texas Senate race—Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton—has reached nearly five billion Swedish kronor. Reuters reports that the contest is on track to become the most expensive Senate race in US history.

The state of public opinion is extremely close, though Talarico holds a narrow lead. Political analyst James Henson of the Texas Politics Project notes that the race is tighter than any seen in the state in over 30 years.

Republicans have attempted to close the gap by pouring significant funds into Paxton’s campaign. Groups and donor organizations have provided the Republican candidate with billions of kronor—significantly more than what Talarico has raised for his campaign.

On Tuesday, tech billionaire Elon Musk announced his support for Paxton.

"The fate of Texas and the United States is at stake," he wrote on X.

Black voters identified as crucial for El-Sayed

Votes from Black voters are being identified as critical for Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, CNN reports.

His opponent, Republican Mike Rogers, has focused heavily during his campaign on winning support from voter groups that traditionally lean Democratic. Several Democratic leaders are now concerned that El-Sayed has failed to garner sufficient support among Black voters.

"In a tight race, even the slightest doubt regarding Abdul could lead to a loss," says a prominent figure within the state’s Black community.

El-Sayed won the primary against his Democratic rival, Haley Stevens, largely thanks to strong support from Arab and Muslim communities. Stevens, meanwhile, secured a significant number of votes from Black and Jewish voters.
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, secured a significant number of votes from Black and Jewish voters.