Voters Are Worried About the Midterms—But 6 Weeks Out, Nobody Knows If They'll Actually Show Up
A new poll shows American voters are anxious about the upcoming midterm elections, but history offers no proof that worry alone drives people to the ballot box.
With just six weeks until Election Day in the United States, new polling reveals that many American voters are concerned about the midterm elections [249776]. However, past elections offer no clear evidence that worry keeps people from voting [249776].
Midterms are the elections held halfway through a president's four-year term. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and about one-third of Senate seats are up for a vote [247555]. On Tuesday, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik reviewed the latest polling numbers, focusing on the state of key races across the country [247555].
The findings come as the race tightens in the final stretch. With six weeks remaining, key races across the country are becoming more competitive [247555].
The question of whether voter anxiety will translate into turnout remains unanswered. While many voters say they are worried about the outcome, there is no consistent pattern from past elections showing that concern alone motivates people to cast ballots [249776].