Voters say economy worsening ahead of midterms: poll
The gist
Polls show most US voters call the economy poor ahead of the midterms.
The economy is the top voting issue, so sour views could reshape Congress.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026 -8, 2026EIG and Echelon Insights conduct a national survey of 1,507 American workers.
- Sep 28, 2026 -Oct 4, 2026Pew Research Center surveys 5,062 U.S. adults, including 3,917 registered voters.
- Oct 8, 2026Pew finds Trump's approval at 30%, the lowest of his second term; 63% of voters call Trump a factor in their congressional vote.