Overview
- A six-day Reuters/Ipsos online survey of about 1,000 U.S. adults recorded the president’s approval near 40% and disapproval at a new second-term high of 58%.
- Registered Democrats were 44% very enthusiastic about voting in 2026, compared with 26% of Republicans, indicating a pronounced motivation gap.
- If congressional elections were held today, 41% of registered voters would back a Democratic candidate and 40% a Republican, underscoring a competitive landscape.
- Cost of living topped voter concerns at 45%, ahead of democratic values at 26% and immigration at 14%.
- Reporters highlighted recent Democratic victories, including New York City’s mayoral race and state contests, and a California redistricting measure as possible drivers of the enthusiasm edge.