Trump's unpopularity dominates midterm election campaign

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 10:20

Most voters say Trump is the main factor in the 2026 midterms, with a new poll finding his unpopularity driving support for Democrats.

With the midterm elections six weeks away, polls suggest Democrats could regain control of the House in what some are calling a 'blue wave'. President Trump has ramped up campaigning with advertising spending and voter incentives, but his approval ratings are under pressure, and a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds his unpopularity is an outsize factor in voters' midterm preferences.

How it is being reported

• Poll: Most voters agree the 2026 midterms are all about Trump — and they disapproveNPR · 23 Sept, 10:00
• Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gainsFrance 24 · 21 Sept, 13:51

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