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Election 2026: Marist Poll Provides Spark of Optimism for Underdogs
The poll found 51% of voters prefer a socialist Democrat over 34% for a MAGA Republican, with Trump’s approval at 39%, pollsters said.
- On Wednesday, the NPR/PBS News Marist Poll revealed registered voters prefer Democratic congressional candidates over Republicans by a 53% to 41% margin, suggesting Democrats could regain control of Congress.
- President Donald Trump continues to face record low approval ratings of 39%, with 53% of voters strongly disapproving of his performance; 45% characterize their congressional choice as a vote against the president.
- Voters consistently favor Democrats over Republicans on the economy , gas prices , and foreign policy ; Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson and former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers have reversed positions to distance themselves from the president.
- In a direct choice between a socialist Democrat and a MAGA Republican, 51% of voters picked the Democrat compared to 34% for the Republican, a dynamic evident in Florida's Senate race where Angie Nixon faces Ashley Moody.
- High national attention centers on competitive races, including North Carolina, where Democrats show notable enthusiasm as Election Day approaches; these contests remain pivotal for Congress's balance of power.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center
Bias Distribution
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C 47%
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