Overview

• A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 62% of Democrats want new party leadership, and 49% say they are dissatisfied with current leaders.
• Majorities of Democrats prioritize higher taxes on the wealthy (86%) and limits on corporate political spending (73%), but they perceive party leaders as less committed to those issues (72% and 58% respectively).
• Only 17% of Democrats view transgender sports participation as a priority, while 28% believe party leaders treat it as a top issue.
• Younger Democrats (ages 18–39) show higher levels of dissatisfaction with the party’s economic agenda, signaling a generational divide.
• Recent leadership changes, including Randi Weingarten’s resignation from the DNC and the exit of David Hogg, highlight intensifying internal debates as Democrats prepare for the 2026 midterms.