April 2026 National Poll: Democrats Hold 10
- Emerson Polling • • world
Key Points:
- The April 2026 Emerson College Polling survey shows Democrats leading Republicans by 10 points on the generic congressional ballot, driven by increased support among Hispanic voters, women, and independents.
- President Trump's job approval rating stands at 40%, with 56% disapproval, marking a decline in approval and a rise in disapproval since March, particularly among Hispanic voters.
- Voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy (56%), foreign policy (54%), and immigration policy (53%), with disapproval rising notably compared to April 2025.
- A majority of voters (53%) view U.S. military action in Iran as a failure, with Republican voters largely seeing it as a success, while independents and Democrats predominantly view it as a failure.
- The economy remains the top concern for 40% of likely voters, followed by threats to democracy, healthcare, immigration, crime, and housing affordability.
