Overview

• A survey by Democratic super PAC Unite the Country, conducted in 21 battleground counties across 10 states, finds party credibility at historic lows with voters labeling Democrats “out of touch,” “woke” and “weak.”
• Approval among white men, Hispanic men and working-class voters has dropped below 35 percent, underscoring eroding support in crucial swing areas.
• An AP-NORC poll released in May shows optimism within the Democratic base has fallen to 35 percent from 57 percent in July 2024.
• Strategists including Rodell Mollineau and Steve Schale urge a shift toward straightforward economic messaging and fresh leaders outside Washington to rebuild voter trust.
• With all House seats and 35 Senate seats on the 2026 ballot, Democrats must gain four Senate seats to retake control of the upper chamber.