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Voters say midterm vote is mainly against Trump
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- A Marist University poll shows that 45% of registered voters view their November midterm vote primarily as a vote against President Donald Trump, with 54% of independents and 80% of Democrats sharing this sentiment.
- Democrats lead Republicans by 12 percentage points in the generic congressional ballot, up 2 points since May, and are more trusted by voters to handle the economy, foreign policy, gas prices, and immigration.
- Trump's approval rating stands at 39% in the September poll, a slight increase from June, but other recent polls show his approval at historic lows, with some tracking below 33%, indicating a polarized electorate.
- Major polling averages as of late September consistently show Trump's approval ratings in the high 30s with disapproval ratings near 60%, reflecting ongoing challenges for the president and his party ahead of the midterms.
