Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election

Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.

<img src='undefined' alt='A volunteer walks past signage during early voting for the midterm elections on Oct. 25, 2026, in Cary, N.C.'/><p>Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.</p><p>(Image credit: Allison Joyce)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-150052' />