5 battleground polls & Prof. Kimball 2018 midterm predictions Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

With the Midterm Elections less than a week away, Emerson College Polling is monitoring 12 states this week.  Kansas USC 2nd district: Steve Watkins (R) 48%, Paul Davis (D) 41%, 8% undecided 3rd district: Sharice Davids (D) 55%, Kevin Yoder (R-inc) 43%, 1% undecided Governor Kris Kobach (R) 44%, Laura Kelly (D) 43%, Greg Orman (I) 8%, 4% undecided Ohio Governor Richard Cordray (D) 49%, Mike Dewine (R) 46%, 3% undecided US Senate Sherrod Brown (D-inc) 49%, Jim Renacci (R) 43%, 3% undecided Texas US Senate Ted Cruz (R) 50%, Beto O’Rourke 47%, 2% undecided Oregon Governor Kate Brown (D) 47% v. Knute Buehler (R) 42% Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) 46%, Bob Stefanowski (R) 39%, 5% undecided Maine Governor: Janet Mills (D) 50%, Shawn Moody (R) 42%, undecided 4% USC: 2nd District: Bruce Poliquin (R-inc) 46%, Jared Golden (D) 47%, undecided 4% New Hampshire USC: 1st District: Chris Pappas (D-inc) 48%, Eddie Edwards (R) 46%, undecided 5% Governor: Chris Sununu (R-inc) 51%, Molly Kelly (D) 43% , undecided 5% Tennessee US Senate Marsha Blackburn (R) 52%, Phil Bredesen (D) 44%, 3% undecided Governor Bill Lee (R) 54%, Karl Dean (D) 41%, 3% undecided West Virginia US Senate Joe Manchin (D-Inc) 47%, Patrick Morrisey (R) 42%, 8% undecided USC Carol Miller (R-inc) 52%, Richard Ojeda (D) 45%, 3% undecided

Gary Johnson and the Libertarian miracle: Is it on the brink in New Mexico? Good news for Democrats across the board in Emerson Polling’s New Jersey, Michigan and New Mexico polls.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling Sign up for a FREE MONTH at: www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/POLLING

Voters in New Jersey, Michigan and New Mexico are being called this week. New Mexico and Michigan each have two statewide races, and New Jersey only has one statewide election. Voters in Michigan are also being asked their thoughts on marijuana, Flint and redistricting.   NJ Senate: Bob Menendez (D-inc.) | Bob Hugin (R)   MI Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (D-inc.) | Bill Schuette (R)   MI Senate: Debbie Stabenow (D-inc.) | John James (R)   NM Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) | Steve Pearce (R)   NM Senate: Martin Heinrich (D-inc.) | Mick Rich (R) | Gary Johnson (Libertarian)

Democrats expect big gains in California.  New e-Poll shows huge leads in US Congress generic ballot and Gavin Newsom for Governor.  But what about Senator Dianne Feinstein? Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

The Senate race in California gives Republicans an opportunity to cast a protest vote for a Bernie-supported Democrat against the incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein (D). Feinstein, who was first elected in 1992, faces State Senate Majority Leader Kevin de León, who has been pushing the race to the left.  The Republicans have a hold on the statewide races in both Nevada and New Hampshire. Democrats have their eyes on the first district of New Hampshire in the race for an open seat between Chris Pappas (D) and Eddie Edwards (R). NV Statewide Results: Dean Heller (R-inc): 48% | Jacky Rosen (D): 41% Adam Laxalt (R): 46% | Steve Sisolak (D): 41% NH Statewide Results: Chris Sununu (R-inc): 51% | Molly Kelly (D): 35% ... Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

Democrats seem to be losing a grip on being able to take back the United States Senate.  Latest Emerson College e-Poll has data on #NVSen between Dean Heller & Jacky Rosen.  Also: #NVGov, #NHGov & US Congressional races in all districts in New Hampshire & Nevada. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter/IG: @EmersonPolling

The Senate Race in Nevada is the only Republican-held Senate seat up for election in a state that Hillary Clinton won. The first district of New Hampshire is history in the making with either the first openly gay representative from that district, Chris Pappas (D), or the first black representative, Eddie Edwards (R).  TX Senate: Ted Cruz (R-inc.) 47% | Beto O'Rourke (D) 42% TX Gov: Greg Abbot (R-inc.) 53% | Lupe Valdez (D) 33% Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Ted Cruz is on the move in Texas in the latest Emerson College e-Poll.  Prof. Spencer Kimball breaks down how Cruz was able to make this charge and if O’Rourke has peaked. BONUS: National poll on a universal basic income and whether US tax dollars should pay for tuition free college. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

Emerson poll finds that the Kansas second and third congressional districts are competitive with potential Democratic upsets. Paul Davis (D) from the second district and Sharice Davids (D) from the third are both in the lead but within the margin of error.  Kansas Gov: Kris Kobach (R)-37%, Laura Kelly (D)-36%, Greg Orman-9%, Undecided-15% Kansas 2nd: Paul Davis (D)-35%,Steve Watkins (R)-31% Kansas 3rd: Sharice Davids (D)-47%, Kevin Yoder (R-inc)-41% Texas Senate: Ted Cruz (R-inc) v Beto O'Rourke (D) Texas Governor: Greg Abbott (R-inc) v Lupe Valdez (D)    Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling