Democrats Lead Republicans by 8.2 Points in National Polling Average Five Days Before Midterms

Democrats lead Republicans 51.4% to 43.2% in RealClearPolling's national polling average, an 8.2-point gap, five days before the November 3 midterm elections. A polling average combines several surveys into one figure. The vote decides all 435 House seats and 35 of 100 Senate seats. Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to take control.