Polls saw the Democratic wave. Here’s why they missed the tsunami
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM · 1 min read
The polls had a decent night Tuesday in predicting Democratic wins, but fell short of projecting the blue tsunami that ultimately swept larger-than-expected Democratic majorities into power in the House and Senate.