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Trump's Pennsylvania Support Plummets Amid Inflation Concerns

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

From a Franklin & Marshall College poll, President Donald J. Trump’s Pennsylvania support is 36% for job creation, down from 45% in 2020.
52% rate Trump's inflation handling as below average.
Governor Josh Shapiro has 51% approval. 46% say the state is on the wrong track.
The upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention election has drawn attention, with many voters undecided.

History

Historical Context

In the 2020 presidential election, held on November 3, Donald Trump received 48.8% of Pennsylvania's votes, a slight increase from 2016. However, Joe Biden won the state by a narrow margin of 1.16%, reclaiming it for Democrats after Trump's victory in 2016. This shift reflects changing voter sentiments, as evidenced by recent approval ratings for both Trump and Governor Josh Shapiro.

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Story summary

From a Franklin & Marshall College poll, President Donald J. Trump’s Pennsylvania support is 36% for job creation, down from 45% in 2020.
52% rate Trump's inflation handling as below average.
Governor Josh Shapiro has 51% approval. 46% say the state is on the wrong track.
The upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention election has drawn attention, with many voters undecided.

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