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Ed Markey leads polls in Massachusetts's generational clash
Primary challenges by younger, more left-wing candidates have defined much of the primary season on the Democratic side of the aisle. But in Massachusetts, the Democratic primary for Senate features an older progressive incumbent, Sen. Ed Markey, running against a younger moderate challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey leads in our new polling average ahead of the Sept. 1 primary.
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Americans view Ocasio-Cortez negatively
There are tons of things happening in the 2026 midterms, but Votes also tracks the favorability ratings of major political figures. Our newest tracker is keeping tabs on New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is a potential 2028 presidential candidate on the Democratic side of the aisle. While popular among Democrats and left-leaning voters, AOC has a pretty negative rating overall.
Graham Gaffe tests Trump’s endorsement power in South Carolina
Appointed Sen. Darline Graham appears to be locked in a competitive contest against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s special Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. She has President Trump’s endorsement, but a recent debate gaffe may define her candidacy — to her detriment.
Abbott holds narrow lead in Texas
In the DDHQ polling average for Texas's gubernatorial race, Republican Greg Abbott leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa by a narrow margin of 2.4%. Democrats have not won a statewide race in Texas since 1994.
Ossoff holds sizable lead in Georgia
In our new polling average for Georgia's U.S. Senate race, incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff leads Republican Rep. Mike Collins. Georgia is one of the two seats Democrats are defending in states won by President Trump in 2024, but Democrats look to be in much better shape there than in the other state, Michigan.
Donalds leads in the GOP primary for governor in Florida
Heading into today's Republican primary for governor in Florida, Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds holds a lead in DDHQ's polling average. He sits just shy of 40%, while his main two competitors — investor James Fishback and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins — are polling below 20%. The candidates are seeking to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
