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November 2, 2018

Policies Trump Party for Voters

When it comes to their vote, voters see a candidate’s policies and track record as far more important than their party or those who support them. They’re also more inclined to vote for someone who will cut spending across the board rather than someone who will make sure they get their fair share.

November 2, 2018

Is Another Silent Red Wave Coming?

Just as in 2016, Democrats are more outspoken about how they’re going to vote in the upcoming elections than Republicans and unaffiliated voters are.

November 1, 2018

Do Voters Always Head To The Polls in Midterm Elections?

Midterm elections usually draw a lower voter turnout. But most voters surveyed by Rasmussen Reports say they always cast a ballot in a midterm election.

October 30, 2018

Most Think Media is More Interested in Controversy Than Candidates

With midterm elections around the corner, most voters think the media is more interested in stirring the pot than reporting on candidate’s platforms.

October 29, 2018

Voters Give The Edge to More Democratic Control in Congress

When to comes to the midterm elections, Democrats have a slight edge when it comes to what voters think is best for the next session of Congress.

October 26, 2018

Confidence Grows In Political Leaders’ Plan For The Future

As the election nears, voters are slightly more confident in the nation’s political players to lead the country into the future.

October 25, 2018

Trump, Economy Top Voter Concerns

President Trump and the economy are the major concerns for voters going into the midterm congressional elections.

October 25, 2018

Voters Think Reporters Trying to Help Democrats in Midterm Elections

Voters think the media is trying to help Democrats in the upcoming elections which helps explain why Democratic voters are much bigger fans of election news coverage than others are.

October 19, 2018

Warren vs. Trump, and the Winner Is …

Despite Senator Elizabeth Warren’s bungled attempt this week to prove her claims of Native American heritage, the Massachusetts Democrat edges President Trump in a hypothetical 2020 presidential election matchup.

October 18, 2018

Most Get Information About Candidates From the News

This election season, most voters are turning to the news to get information about candidates, but some still turn to other sources.

October 18, 2018

Do Voters See Value in Debates?

While almost half of voters have watched at least one candidate debate this midterm election season, they’re split on whether those debates carry any value for them.

October 17, 2018

Voters Say Democrats Likely to Win House, Not Senate

Most voters think Democrats are likely to take charge of the House of Representatives following next month’s elections but expect them to fall short of capturing the Senate, too.

October 16, 2018

Voters Favor Drug Testing Lawmakers

Pennsylvania is considering legislation that would require all state lawmakers be tested for illegal drugs, and voters think that’s a great idea.

October 15, 2018

Voters Reject Clinton’s Call for Incivility

Hillary Clinton last week urged Democrats not to be civil with Republicans over political issues, prompting rare disagreement from former First Lady Michelle Obama. Voters also disagree with Clinton but, unlike her, don’t expect things to improve even if Democrats return to power in Congress.

October 15, 2018

Voters Don't Care Much For Celebrities, Outside Campaign Cash

A lot of voters don't like it when candidates in their state finance their campaigns with money from outsiders, and they aren't moved much by celebrity or political endorsements from out-of-staters either.

October 12, 2018

Voters Have More Faith in U.S. Elections These Days

Voters are now more confident than they have been in over six years that U.S. elections are fair to voters, though more than one-in-four still think it’s too easy to vote in this country today.

October 11, 2018

Support for Dumping Electoral College Is Down

Voters are less enthusiastic these days about taking the Electoral College out of the presidential election process. Interestingly, opponents of the Electoral College are less likely to know what it does.

October 11, 2018

For Voters, Trump More Help Now to Candidates

As midterm elections draw nearer, voters see President Trump as more of a positive than they did a year ago.

October 10, 2018

GOP Voters Madder, More Likely to Vote Because of Kavanaugh

Republicans are madder about the Kavanaugh controversy than Democrats are and more determined to vote in the upcoming elections because of it.

October 9, 2018

Kavanaugh Wins Popular Vote, Too

It’s a done deal: Judge Brett Kavanaugh is now a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, and voters tend to think that’s okay.