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Exit polls show how Democrats won the midterms

Voters who backed Donald Trump over economic concerns in 2024 appear to have turned against his party in the 2026 midterms. Exit polls suggest frustration over the economy helped Democrats win, reversing a key advantage Republicans had previously held.
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