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Voters Turn More Negative on U.S. Military Action in Iran, Quinnipiac Poll Finds
7/30/2026, 1:28:17 AM
Core Findings of the July Survey
The Quinnipiac University poll of 963 registered voters conducted July 23-27 shows a sharp rise in opposition to U.S. military action against Iran. Sixty percent now oppose the war, the lowest support level since the poll began in early March. Only 34 percent back continued military action.
Background & Context
The poll follows the collapse of a cease-fire between the United States and Iran, which has reignited fighting and prompted the administration to send envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to negotiate an end to hostilities.
Voter Sentiment on the Iran Conflict
| Issue | Poll Result |
|---|---|
| Overall support for U.S. military action | 34 % support, 60 % oppose |
| Party breakdown – opposition | Democrats 89 % oppose, Independents 69 % oppose, Republicans 19 % support |
| Support for sending ground troops | 74 % oppose, 19 % support |
| Expected duration of the war | 55 % think it will last a year or longer |
| Perception of U.S. success | 54 % say the U.S. is not winning |
| Cost-benefit judgment | 66 % say the war has not been worth fighting |
| Confidence in Kushner & Witkoff | 39 % have some confidence, 57 % have little or none |
Views on the Trump Administration
- Presidential approval – 32 % approve, 58 % disapprove, an all-time low in Quinnipiac polling.
- Issue-specific ratings – Immigration (40 %), trade (37 %), economy (34 %), foreign policy (34 %), Iran situation (28 %).
- Focus on voter concerns – 68 % say Trump is not focused enough on the problems most Americans face.
Broader Issue Ratings
- Economy – 28 % rate it as good or excellent; 71 % rate it as not so good or poor.
- Inflation – 88 % consider it a very serious or somewhat serious problem.
- Personal finances – 49 % say they are worse off than a year ago; 59 % believe the economy is getting worse.
Midterm Election Outlook
When asked which party should control the House, 48 % favor Democrats and 41 % favor Republicans. Voter motivation is high: 48 % say they are more motivated to vote in this year’s midterms than in past cycles, with Democrats showing higher enthusiasm.
Official Statements & Responses
Quinnipiac polling analyst Tim Malloy noted that “the pushback is evident,” emphasizing that a majority reject further military involvement and ground troops in Iran. He also highlighted voter skepticism about the diplomatic abilities of Kushner and Witkoff and warned that Democratic voter enthusiasm could pose a challenge for the GOP in upcoming midterms.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The pushback is evident. Six in 10 voters want no part of military action against Iran. More than seven in 10 say putting troops on Iranian soil is a no-go. And if the war drags on, more than half of voters predict it will last a year or more,” — Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst
- “With turnout so crucial in midterm elections that many voters tend to ignore, the Democrats seem more motivated to show up than Republicans," added Malloy.” — Malloy.
