US EditionDemocrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 44% of Democrats are very enthusiastic about the 2026 midterms versus 26% of Republicans, with cost-of-living as the top voter concern.
- On Wednesday, the Reuters/Ipsos six-day poll showed 44% of Democrats were `very enthusiastic` about voting in the Nov. 3, 2026 elections, versus 26% of Republicans.
- After the Nov. 4 elections, Democrats' spirits rose following wins in Virginia and New Jersey governors' races and New York City's mayoral contest, while the California redistricting measure boosted party optimism.
- Reuters/Ipsos surveyed 1,200 U.S. adults over six days and found 41% would vote Democratic and 40% Republican in today’s elections, within the 3-percentage-point margin of error.
- Next year, all 435 seats in the U.S. House will be contested, with Republicans controlling both chambers, heightening control stakes for the 2026 elections.
- On specific issues, voters split between parties on plans and priorities: 45% named cost of living top, 38% favored Democrats' plan, 36% Republicans', and 14% said immigration was most important.
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