New Facts: Democrats Report Clear Advantage in Midterms

Democrats head into the final month with an edge as multiple Republican scandals have put normally safe GOP races in play. In Texas, Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid has been dogged by a history of personal and political scandals in his contest with Democrat James Talarico. Republicans are also contending with headwinds from a tough economy and the war with Iran.

Indian-American voters could prove decisive given their high turnout and concentration in key battleground states. Democrats retain the advantage for control of Congress, but a rising share of independents and shifting voter priorities could still shape the outcome.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources