Senate candidate Ruben Gallego could save Biden in Arizona, poll reveals

Previously unreported poll shows Biden's Latino support declining as Trump's rises - but congressman's popularity could offer a lift

After a dismal debate performance that has thrown the viability of Joe Biden's candidacy into question, Democrats worry he will drag other candidates on the ballot down with him. But in Arizona, there is hope that the strength of the US Senate candidate Ruben Gallego will have the opposite effect, boosting Biden.

Equis Research, a Democratic group started by Obama administration alumni, privately released a poll in May that showed Gallego, who is facing the former TV anchor and Trump acolyte Kari Lake in the Senate race, had the highest support among Democrats running for Senate in six key states compared to the president, outperforming Biden by 13 points among Latinos.