BIG: New NYT/Siena polls show Democrats very competitive in five traditionally Republican Senate states a month into the term.

BIG: New NYT/Siena polls show Democrats very competitive in five traditionally Republican Senate states a month into the term.

Democrats lead by 7 points in Alaska, 6 in Texas and 3 in Ohio. Kansas is tied, while Republicans lead by one point in Iowa.

The polls point to dissatisfaction with Trump, the Iran war, high fuel prices and the cost of living as key factors.