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May Poll: 43% Reject Both Parties, 66% Youth Unhappy

5/31/2026

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A May 11-15 2026 New York Times/Siena poll found 43 percent of American voters dissatisfied with both major parties.
Nearly two-thirds of voters under age 30 reported dissatisfaction with both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Only 26 percent expressed satisfaction with the Democratic Party while 33 percent were satisfied with the Republican Party.
The high level of dissatisfaction, amid low trust in government and political violence, creates challenges for both parties ahead of the midterm elections.

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A May 11-15 2026 New York Times/Siena poll found 43 percent of American voters dissatisfied with both major parties.
Nearly two-thirds of voters under age 30 reported dissatisfaction with both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Only 26 percent expressed satisfaction with the Democratic Party while 33 percent were satisfied with the Republican Party.
The high level of dissatisfaction, amid low trust in government and political violence, creates challenges for both parties ahead of the midterm elections.