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Poll: Democrats Lead by 14 Points Ahead of 2026 Elections

11/19/2025

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The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats lead Republicans by 14 points for the 2026 midterm elections.
Fifty-five percent of respondents favor Democratic candidates.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has 39% approval, and 61% express little confidence in the presidency.
Eighty percent of respondents distrust Congress.
Majorities from both parties view the opposing side as dishonest and closed-minded.

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The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats lead Republicans by 14 points for the 2026 midterm elections.
Fifty-five percent of respondents favor Democratic candidates.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has 39% approval, and 61% express little confidence in the presidency.
Eighty percent of respondents distrust Congress.
Majorities from both parties view the opposing side as dishonest and closed-minded.