Democrats Lead Congressional Polling as Costs Dominate US Midterm Campaign
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Democrats hold a polling advantage days before the November 3 US midterm elections, while President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains near the lowest point of his second term.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed October 26 put Trump’s approval among US adults at 32%, one percentage point above the previous week’s record low. Registered voters preferred Democrats to Republicans for Congress by 47% to 36%, with 11% undecided. After undecided voters’ leanings were counted, Democrats led 50% to 41%; among likely voters, the margin was 53% to 44%.
The online survey included 1,679 adults, including 1,280 registered voters. Its margin of error was about two percentage points for all adults and three points for registered voters. Democratic respondents also reported greater enthusiasm about voting, at 46%, compared with 30% among Republicans.
Republicans currently control both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Voters will determine whether the party retains those majorities for the final two years of Trump’s term.
Economic pressure is a central concern. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found 73% of voters believed the cost of living was moving in the wrong direction. CNA reported that affordability, healthcare and US involvement in overseas conflicts were shaping voter sentiment in Pennsylvania, where higher fuel costs have added to household and business expenses. Inflation and gasoline prices have risen amid the war in Iran, disruptions to energy supplies and tariffs.
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