Democrats drew level with Republicans in a congressional preference poll ahead of the midterm elections, driven by a boost to President Joe Biden’s approval rating and the political focus on abortion.
The NBC News survey of registered voters showed the parties at 46% each, suggesting possible momentum for the Democrats after they trailed by 2 percentage points in a similar survey in August. The differences in party support were within the margin of error in both polls.
Biden made up ground with core factions of the Democratic base as his approval rating jumped 45%, a 3-point increase over August and the highest since October, according to NBC. Former President Donald Trump’s favorability fell to 34%, one of the lowest levels since he left office.
