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Voter Disapproval of Congressional Democrats Surges as Ideological Rifts Deepen

Seventy percent of voters now disapprove of congressional Democrats, highlighting deep ideological divisions threatening party unity ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speak alongside other congressional Democrats outside the U.S. Capitol on April 1, 2025.
President Donald Trump speaks during an "Invest in America" roundtable with business leaders at the White House, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Washington.

Overview

  • A Quinnipiac University poll conducted June 5–9 finds 70% of voters disapprove of congressional Democrats, with only 21% approving and 53% of Democrats expressing disapproval.
  • An AP/NORC survey from May 1–5 reports that just 35% of Democrats are optimistic about the party’s future compared with 36% who are pessimistic.
  • Growing ideological and generational divides have fueled internal criticism of leaders such as Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for their handling of party direction.
  • Recent polls show President Trump’s approval ratings continue to decline as economic concerns over inflation and tariffs weigh on public support.
  • Despite narrow polling advantages in YouGov’s congressional ballot tracker, Democrats are working to redefine their message and policy agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.