Many voters see midterms as a rebuke of Trump

Key Points:

• Nearly half of voters (43%) in the 2024 midterm elections viewed their vote as a rebuke of President Donald Trump, a significant increase from 2018, with many citing economic hardships and inflation as key frustrations.
• Trump’s job approval rating remains low at 38%, down from 45% in 2018, with majorities in key Senate battleground states disapproving of his performance.
• Voters expressed more unfavorable views of both the Republican and Democratic parties compared to previous midterms, with many feeling neither party represents their interests well.
• The economy is the top issue for voters (39%), with 75% believing it is in poor condition and 65% blaming Trump’s policies for worsening economic conditions and high inflation.
• Latino and young voters appear to be shifting back toward the Democratic Party, with Democrats increasing their advantage among Latino voters to 16 points and young voters showing renewed support after declines in 2024.