US midterms: 2 days to go – what polls say as Trump, El-Sayed hit the trail

What happened: With two days to the US midterm elections, Trump is campaigning in Iowa and Kansas while Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds events in Michigan, as both parties focus closing messages on the economy and cost of living. Key numbers: RealClearPolling average shows Democrats ahead 51.5 percent to 43.1 percent. Why it matters: Analysts cited public dissatisfaction with Trump and the economy, but warned polling may misjudge close Senate races, with pollsters reporting difficulty getting Republicans to answer surveys.

With two days to the US midterm elections, Trump is campaigning in Iowa and Kansas while Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds events in Michigan, as both parties focus closing messages on the economy and cost of living.

Analysts cited public dissatisfaction with Trump and the economy, but warned polling may misjudge close Senate races, with pollsters reporting difficulty getting Republicans to answer surveys.