Election Day is officially seven days away and the campaigns are making their final pushes.
In the House, Republicans appear to still be holding onto their advantage. A Wall Street Journal poll released on Tuesday showed Republicans leading Democrats on the generic ballot 46 percent to 44 percent. While the GOP's lead is within the margin of error, it does mark an improvement from the publication's August poll which showed Democrats leading by three points.
The race for the Senate majority is a different story. While Democrats were favored to retain their majority earlier this year, a number of races in key states including Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Georgia have narrowed considerably.
The Hill's Max Greenwood and Al Weaver break down the five Senate races that could determine the Senate majority.
Georgia: While Republican Herschel Walker has grappled with allegations that he encouraged and paid for former partners to receive abortions, he has not yet taken a major hit in the polls. Instead, he has narrowed the gap with incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and has stuck to his message of hitting Warnock over rising inflation and crime.
Nevada: Incumbent Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto may be the most vulnerable senator this cycle, with numerous polls showing her and Republican Adam Laxalt deadlocked ahead of Election Day. It's worth noting, however, that Nevada has a transient population that makes it particularly hard to pin down politically.
Pennsylvania: Republican Mehmet Oz has momentum going into the final days of the campaign against his Democratic opponent John Fetterman. While Fetterman maintains a slight lead in most polling, Oz's performance is a stark improvement. Oz has stayed laser focused on crime and inflation. Additionally, Fetterman's campaign has hit roadblocks when it comes to questions about his health after suffering a stroke in May.
Wisconsin: Going into the cycle, Democrats expressed optimism about Wisconsin. The party believed voters could be convinced to oust incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson due to his past controversies. However, Democratic nominee Mandela Barnes was labeled early on as a "radical leftist" and struggled to fend off those attacks.
Arizona: Of all of the five states listed, Democrats likely have the best chance of holding onto incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly's seat. However, Republican Blake Masters has closed the gap in recent weeks, according to polling.
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