Poll Finds Trump's Unpopularity Looms Large Over 2026 Midterms
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist survey shows most voters view the midterm elections primarily through the lens of their opinion of the president.
A majority of voters say the 2026 midterm elections are largely a referendum on President Trump, and his unpopularity is a major reason many want to see Democrats win control of Congress, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
The survey found that voters' views of the president are weighing heavily on their preferences heading into the midterms, with disapproval of his job performance cited frequently as a motivating factor for supporting Democratic candidates.
A referendum dynamic
Midterm elections have historically functioned as a check on the sitting president's party, and pollsters say this cycle appears to be following that pattern closely, with Trump's approval ratings serving as a central factor shaping the electoral landscape.
The poll's findings suggest that Republican candidates in competitive districts may face headwinds tied directly to national sentiment about the president, rather than purely local or state-level issues.
Analysts caution that voter sentiment can shift in the weeks leading up to an election, but the current numbers point to a challenging environment for the president's party.
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