# Polls put two deep-red states in play as Democrats target Senate control

https://mins.news/en/video/91368

- CNN, 2026-10-08 12:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY7iDzpedqk

> New CNN polls conducted by SSRS found that widespread dissatisfaction with the country’s direction has created a strong Senate pickup opportunity for Democrats in Ohio, while Iowa is a razor-thin contest. Trump carried both states by double digits in 2024, and Republicans hold their Senate seats and state governments.

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