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Democrats Face Historic Low Favorability as Leaders Pledge 2026 Comeback

Leaders insist on regaining the House in 2026 despite polls showing record-low approval from voters who question the party’s effectiveness.

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The U.S. Capitol building is seen July 25, 2025.

Overview

  • A Wall Street Journal survey released July 25 found Democratic Party favorability at its lowest level in 35 years.
  • An AP-NORC poll in mid-July revealed over one-third of Democrats describe their party as “weak” or “ineffective” while fewer than one in five offer positive views.
  • Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries assert Democrats will retake the House, even as some officials express skepticism about Senate prospects.
  • Gallup reports President Trump’s economic approval has fallen to 37 percent, but that downward shift has not resulted in increased trust in Democrats on economic issues.
  • A University of Virginia Center for Politics analysis predicts Republican control of Congress in 2026, though a CNN/SSRS survey shows 72 percent of Democrats feel “extremely motivated” to vote.