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Midterm Trends: Democrats Lead Amid Republican Discontent

12/4/2025

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Over the past 20 years, the party that wins the presidency has consistently lost the subsequent midterm.
Republicans are underperforming by 13 points in a Tennessee special election.
This trend reflects dissatisfaction with the Republican agenda under U.S. President Donald Trump, whose approval stands at 41%.
Democrats have a 5-point lead in early midterm polls, benefiting from historically low turnout.

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Story summary

Over the past 20 years, the party that wins the presidency has consistently lost the subsequent midterm.
Republicans are underperforming by 13 points in a Tennessee special election.
This trend reflects dissatisfaction with the Republican agenda under U.S. President Donald Trump, whose approval stands at 41%.
Democrats have a 5-point lead in early midterm polls, benefiting from historically low turnout.