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September 29, 2026

Immigration: Democrats Maintain Lead on Issue

More voters trust Democrats to handle immigration, an issue where Republicans had led for many years.

September 28, 2026

37% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-seven percent (37%) 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 24, 2026.

September 28, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats 47%, Republicans 44%

The battle to control the House of Representatives has become more competitive, as the Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has decreased for the second week in a row.

September 28, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats 47%, Republicans 44%

The battle to control the House of Representatives has become more competitive, as the Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has decreased for the second week in a row.

September 28, 2026

Democrats’ Lead Down to 5 Points in Midterm Forecast

The Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has narrowed in the battle to control the House of Representatives.

September 26, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 26, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Only 25% Take the Sydney Sweeney Controversy Seriously

Sydney Sweeney’s latest skin-bearing ad campaign provoked yet another “backlash” of feminist criticism, but most Americans aren’t taking it seriously.  

September 25, 2026

Ohio Senate: Democrat Brown Has 3-Point Lead

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown narrowly leads incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

September 25, 2026

Ohio Senate: Democrat Brown Has 3-Point Lead

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown narrowly leads incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

September 25, 2026

57% Approve Trump’s Greenland Deal

An agreement for American security rights in Greenland is approved by a majority of voters, although most voters still don’t see President Donald Trump doing a good job on national security.

September 25, 2026

Toward a Post-Trump Politics By Michael Barone

 From the clutter of midterm election poll results, it's possible sometimes to see new patterns of political support emerging.

September 24, 2026

Michigan Senater: Democrat El-Sayed Leads by 3 Points

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race.

September 24, 2026

Michigan Senater: Democrat El-Sayed Leads by 3 Points

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race.

September 24, 2026

Democrats Lead Strongly on Corruption Issue

The Democratic Party is more trusted than Republicans to deal with corruption, an issue most voters say will be important in their midterm vote.

September 24, 2026

N.C. Senate: Democrat Cooper Has 7-Point Lead

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

September 24, 2026

N.C. Senate: Democrat Cooper Has 7-Point Lead

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

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September 23, 2026

Un-Gifted and Talented By John Stossel

   Schools are ending gifted and talented programs. They will no longer separate kids by ability.

September 23, 2026

55% Have Gone a Week Without Paying Cash

Fewer Americans are paying cash for most purchases, with debit cards now the preferred way to pay.  

September 23, 2026

Democrats Maintain Advantage on Taxes

The Democratic Party is more trusted than the GOP to handle taxes, with less than six weeks remaining before the midterm elections.

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September 22, 2026

Al Gore's Inconvenient Lies By Stephen Moore

   It was 20 years ago that Al Gore's book "An Inconvenient Truth" was published, and ... well, it turns out that the truth was inconvenient -- for Al and his band of apocalyptics.