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Only 8 states back Trump days before midterm elections

USA Today • October 31, 2026 • nation

Key Points:

President Donald Trump's net approval rating is positive in only 8 out of 50 U.S. states, with negative ratings in 42 states, including all six key swing states with close Senate races.
Trump faces significant unpopularity even in traditionally Republican states like Kentucky (-13%) and South Carolina (-10%), while his strongest support remains in Wyoming with a net approval of 14%.
Recent Emerson College polling shows Trump's approval rating at 37%, his lowest in their surveys, alongside a 10-point Democratic lead in the generic congressional ballot, suggesting a potential Democratic surge in the midterms.
The polling indicates that undecided voters, mostly independents with mixed views on Trump, could further increase Democratic gains in the upcoming elections.