Two new polls out this week show good news for incumbent U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly as the campaign enters the final stretch.
A Fox News Poll gives Donnelly a seven-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Braun, 45-38. Libertarian Lucy Brenton comes in at 5 percent.
Meanwhile, An NBC News/Marist poll gives Joe Donnelly a smaller lead.
In a two-way contest, Donnelly leads Braun 48-46. However, when Lucy Brenton is factored in it’s 45-42-7.
A breakdown of both polls is below.
Fox News Poll (722 LV / Margin of error 3.5%)
- Joe Donnelly – 45
- Mike Braun – 38
- Lucy Brenton – 5
NBC/Marist Poll (Two-Way Race) (496 LV / Margin of error 5.5%)
- Joe Donnelly – 48
- Mike Braun – 46
NBC/Marist Poll (Three-Way)
- Joe Donnelly – 45
- Mike Braun – 42
- Lucy Brenton – 7
The Real Clear Politics average of polls gives Donnelly a +0.8 lead over Braun.
Donald Trump’s approval rating in both polls is about 50 percent.