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                            September 15, 2026South 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.

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                            September 15, 2026Georgia 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.

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                            September 15, 2026Alaska Senate: Sullivan, Peltola Tied
Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is tied with Democratic challenger Mary Peltola in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.

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                            September 15, 2026Only 37% Think Marijuana Is Dangerous
Most Americans don’t believe marijuana use is dangerous, despite studies linking the drug to mental health problems.

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                            September 15, 202654% Say Economy Will Be Most Important Midterm Issue
No issue will be more important than the economy in deciding how they vote in this year’s midterm elections, most voters say.
September 15, 2026The Marriage Deficit Is an Economic Catastrophe By Stephen Moore
I'm thrashing for explanations and solutions to this deeply troubling social trend. Obviously, we are not returning to the "Father Knows Best" norms of the 1950s or 1960s.
September 15, 2026The Immigration Politics of a Felon's Pardon By Daniel McCarthy
How far will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul go to keep immigrant criminals in this country?

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                            September 14, 202634% 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. 

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                            September 14, 202634% 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. 

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                            September 14, 2026Democrats Maintain Lead in Midterm Forecast
The Democratic Party continues to hold a five-point lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives. 

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                            September 14, 2026Democrats Maintain Lead in Midterm Forecast
The Democratic Party continues to hold a five-point lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives. 

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                            September 14, 2026Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...

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                            September 12, 2026What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

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                            September 12, 2026What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 12, 2026
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

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                            September 11, 2026Maine Senate: Jackson, Collins in Dead Heat
Democrat Troy Jackson has a one-point lead over Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term in the Senate.

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                            September 11, 2026Maine Senate: Jackson, Collins in Dead Heat
Democrat Troy Jackson has a one-point lead over Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term in the Senate.

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                            September 11, 2026N.H. Senate: Democrat Pappas Leads by Double Digits
Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas has opened an 11-point lead over former Republican Sen. John Sununu in the race to fill the New Hampshire Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. 

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                            September 11, 2026N.H. Senate: Democrat Pappas Leads by Double Digits
Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas has opened an 11-point lead over former Republican Sen. John Sununu in the race to fill the New Hampshire Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. 

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                            September 11, 2026Iowa Senate: Turek Leads by 5 Points
Democrat state Rep. Josh Turek has a narrow lead over U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the race to fill the Iowa Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.

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                            September 11, 2026Iowa Senate: Turek Leads by 5 Points
Democrat state Rep. Josh Turek has a narrow lead over U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the race to fill the Iowa Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.