Many voters see midterm election as a rebuke of Trump, NBC News Exit Poll shows
The poll found 65% of voters said Trump’s policies worsened economic conditions, while 43% voted to express opposition to him.
- On Election Day, the NBC News Exit Poll revealed voters view the midterm as a rebuke of President Donald Trump, with 43% casting ballots to express opposition. Sixty-five percent said his policies worsened economic conditions.
- Economic pessimism drives the electorate, as 75% of voters describe the economy in rough shape. Nearly half said their finances are worse than two years ago, with inflation causing hardship for nearly 8 in 10 families.
- Top concerns include the cost of gas and groceries, with 88% of voters expressing worry. The share of Latino voters identifying as Democrats rose to 43% this year, reversing erosion of party advantage among that demographic.
- President Trump's job approval rating stands at 38%, substantially lower than the 45% he held during his 2018 midterm. Disapproval runs higher in Senate battlegrounds including Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, and Texas.
- Voters expressed more unfavorable views of both parties than in past midterms. Almost 1 in 5 reported having no favorable opinion of either the Republican Party or Democratic Party, signaling growing voter alienation.
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Exit Poll Finds 43% Voted to Oppose Trump
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Donald Trump disapproval rating hits 62% as US Midterm initial exit polls show voter dissatisfaction
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Many Voters See Midterms as a Rebuke of Trump
NBC News: “Nearly half of voters say they view the midterm election as an opportunity for a major rebuke of President Donald Trump’s performance, according to early results from the NBC News Exit Poll.” “Forty-three percent said one reason for their vote was to express opposition to the president — far higher than the share […]
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