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Most Americans Don’t Want to See Incumbents Reelected in Washington, Poll Finds
Gallup says just 43% back reelection for their own representative and 15% for most members, as congressional approval falls to 14%.
- Ahead of next week's midterm elections, Gallup polling shows record-low support for incumbents, with 43% of voters saying their own representative deserves another term and 15% believing most members of Congress merit reelection.
- Americans' approval of the 119th Congress has dropped to 14%, the lowest pre-midterm level recorded since 1974, largely driven by declining ratings among Republicans that fell from 53% in February 2025 to 29% today.
- Partisan divisions persist, as 51% of Republicans support their own representative compared to 45% of Democrats and 36% of independents, amid a negative net economic rating of-29 points and 75% national dissatisfaction.
- Historically, the president's party has lost House seats in 11 of the 13 midterms since 1974, with losses ranging from five to 63 seats when congressional approval fell below 30%.
- These findings serve as a warning sign for incumbents from both parties battling for their seats next week, as the 2026 midterm elections approach amid widespread economic pessimism and dissatisfaction with the country's direction.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Center
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- 75% of the sources are Center
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L 25%
C 75%
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