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October 29, 2026

Impeachment Is on the Ballot, Voters Say

Democrats will impeach President Donald Trump again if they win the midterm congressional elections, most voters believe. 

October 28, 2026

Should Trump Resign? 34% Say Yes

Most voters don’t see President Donald Trump’s second term as a success, and a third believe he should resign from office.

October 27, 2026

Half Agree With Trump About French Riots

A majority of American voters have been following the news about rioting in France, and half agree with President Donald Trump’s comments on the subject.

October 26, 2026

N.H. Governor: Ayotte 52%, Warmington 42%

New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte appears poised for reelection with a double-digit lead over Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington. 

October 26, 2026

N.H. Senate: Pappas 50%, Sununu 44%

Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas now leads by six points 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.

October 23, 2026

Texas Senate: Paxton, Talarico Now Tied

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is now tied with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the battle for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

October 23, 2026

Democrats Now More Trusted on Crime Issue

The issue of crime is important to voters in this year’s midterm elections, and Democrats now lead the GOP in terms of trust on the issue.

October 22, 2026

Minnesota Senate: Democrat Flanagan Still Holds Slender Lead

Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan continues leading Republican Michele Tafoya in the race to fill the Minnesota Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

October 22, 2026

Most Still Rely on News for Candidate Information

A majority of voters turn to the news to get information about candidates, although that reliance has declined.

October 21, 2026

40% Expect Conviction for Ilhan Omar

Last week’s raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar made headlines, but most voters don’t expect the Minnesota Democrat to be convicted of federal crimes – in part because more than a fifth of them don’t seem to know who she is.

October 20, 2026

Democrats Maintain Edge on Social Security

Voters continue trusting Democrats more to handle Social Security, and consider it an important issue for the midterm elections.

October 19, 2026

Alaska Senate: Peltola 44%, Sullivan 42%

Democratic challenger Mary Peltola has taken a narrow lead over Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.

October 16, 2026

Election Integrity: Most Think Foreign Votes Could Shift Midterms

A majority of voters believe non-citizens are illegally registered to vote in their state, and consider it likely this could have an impact on this year’s midterm elections.

October 15, 2026

57% Approve Firing Squad for Fort Hood Killer

The announced plan to execute a mass murderer by firing squad is more popular with American voters than the death penalty in general.

October 14, 2026

Democrats Widen Lead on Energy Policy

Democrats are more trusted than Republicans to handle energy policy, and nearly half of voters think President Donald Trump’s energy policy is worse than his predecessor’s.

October 13, 2026

Only 37% See America Winning Iran War

Eight months into the war against Iran, less than half of voters think America is winning, and one-third see the conflict as a stalemate.

October 12, 2026

More See Foreign Terrorism as Threat Now

Concerns about foreign terrorist attacks have increased among American voters in the wake of the war with Iran.

October 9, 2026

67% of Democrats Favor Amnesty for Illegal Aliens

Half of American voters want to give amnesty to illegal immigrants, a majority that includes two-thirds of Democrats.

October 8, 2026

Early Voting: Just 34% Will Wait Until Election Day

A majority of voters say they will vote early – either by mail or in person – in this year’s midterm elections.

October 7, 2026

Democrats Gain Edge in Voter Enthusiasm

Most voters are excited about this fall’s midterm election, but Democrats now show a higher level of enthusiasm.