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September 21, 2026

35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-four percent (34%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending September 10, 2026. 

September 21, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats Expand Lead to 8 Points

The Democratic Party has widened its lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives.

September 21, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats Expand Lead to 8 Points

The Democratic Party has widened its lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives.

September 21, 2026

Democrats Now Lead on National Security Issue

Democrats have gained an advantage on the issue of national security, as most voters believe the Iran war has been bad for America.

September 21, 2026

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...

September 19, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

September 19, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 19, 2026

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

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September 18, 2026

Politics and Mental Health: Cause, Effect, or Coincidence? By Brian C. Joondeph, M.D.

Baby boomers grew up in a different mental-health culture. Anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles certainly existed, but they weren’t routine topics of conversation. The prevailing advice was often some variation of “suck it up and keep moving.”

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September 18, 2026

Both Parties Aiming to Lose the Off-Year Elections By Michael Barone

This election is a contest to see which party can do its best to lose. Looking forward from mid-September, President Donald Trump's Republicans seem to be well ahead at this. But the Resistance (or don't they call themselves that anymore?) Democrats are putting up a contest.

September 18, 2026

47% Favor $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Idea

President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the midterm elections is approved by nearly half of voters, but few say it will affect how they vote.

September 17, 2026

50% Happy for Fall’s Arrival

Fall officially arrives next week and most Americans say the change of season improves their mood.

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September 17, 2026

Seven Weeks to Go: Polling Not Getting Better for Republicans; 8 House Rating Changes By Kyle Kondik

Overall ratings summary:

HOUSE: 210 at least Leans D, 203 at least Leans R, 22 Toss-ups. See ratings.

SENATE: 48 at least Leans R, 47 at least Leans D, 5 Toss-ups. See ratings.

GOVERNORS: 24 at least leaning to each party, 2 Toss-ups. See ratings.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— There’s been little improvement in the Republicans’ polling position as the end of summer looms, with Democrats hitting a new high for the cycle in generic ballot polling averages.

— Eight House rating changes in favor of Democrats push them a little closer to 218 in our ratings and the Republicans a little further away.

September 17, 2026

50% Give Trump ‘Poor’ Grade on Iran Policy

The decision to go to war with Iran was wrong, most voters say, and most don’t think President Donald Trump is doing a good job on the issue.

September 16, 2026

Georgia Governor: Jackson Leads by 3 Points

Republican businessman Rick Jackson leads former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race to become the next governor of Georgia.

September 16, 2026

Georgia Governor: Jackson Leads by 3 Points

Republican businessman Rick Jackson leads former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race to become the next governor of Georgia.

September 16, 2026

Impeachment ‘Very Likely’ If Democrats Win Midterms, Most Voters Say

A win for Democrats in this fall’s midterm congressional elections will mean another impeachment of President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters.

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September 16, 2026

Free AI By John Stossel

Cell phones made my life easier. So did the internet.

September 15, 2026

South Carolina Senate: Graham Leads by 5 Points

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham leads Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the contest for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

September 15, 2026

Georgia Senate: Ossoff Leads by 9 Points

Georgia’s Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has a solid lead over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, and may even be able to avoid a runoff.

September 15, 2026

South Carolina Senate: Graham Leads by 5 Points

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham leads Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the contest for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.