Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many

Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/7840x5226+0+0/resize/7840x5226!/quality/85/format/webp/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5a%2F10%2F089d329642839ddddebed0c9025a%2Fgettyimages-2302148894.jpg' alt='A member of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland helps hold the flag during the national anthem before a basketball game on Oct. 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.'/><p>Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy.</p><p>(Image credit: Jason Miller)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-6017479' />