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FDU poll: Democrats lead Republicans by 23 points in New Jersey congressional races
New Jersey Globe • • nation
Key Points:
- A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 23 points in New Jersey’s congressional races, with 55% support for Democrats versus 32% for Republicans among likely voters.
- Affordability concerns, including gas prices, are the primary issues driving voter support toward Democrats, while Republicans perform better on immigration and transgender issues, which are less prioritized by voters.
- The poll reveals a significant decline in support for President Trump’s MAGA movement in New Jersey, dropping from 27% in early 2024 to just 10% in mid-2026, even among Republicans.
- Younger voters under 30 and Hispanic voters strongly favor Democrats, with 63% and 58% support respectively, and independents show a lean toward Democrats as well.
- The survey indicates Republicans face challenges in mobilizing voters, especially as issues that boost Democratic turnout, such as affordability, dominate voter concerns ahead of the midterms.
