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Poll Finds 54% Democrats Vote to Stop Trump

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 11:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Anti Trump voting motivation

A CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,460 U.S. adults was conducted Sept. 8-11 2026 to gauge voter motivations before the November midterms.
Most likely Democratic voters (54 %) said they would vote mainly to stop President Donald Trump, versus 46 % motivated by policies.
President Donald Trump’s net approval was –26, with a 39 % overall approval and 61 % disapproval.
Decision Desk HQ set GOP Senate odds at 51 % and Democratic House odds at 68 %.

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Rising Costs Erode Support

CBS News and YouGov surveyed 2,460 U.S. adults from Sept. 8-11 2026 about motivations for the November midterm elections.
The poll showed soaring energy and living costs are straining families, weakening support for Republican candidates linked to President Donald Trump.
Nearly three-quarters of voters say rising prices have caused financial hardship for their families.
Republican strategist Doug Heye warned the Trump campaign’s lack of financial aid raises party concerns.

Blindspot

President Donald Trump’s net approval rating was –26 in The Economist’s weekly YouGov tracker, and his overall approval rating stood at 39% with 61% disapproving, according to the poll.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Anti Trump voting motivation

A CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,460 U.S. adults was conducted Sept. 8-11 2026 to gauge voter motivations before the November midterms.
Most likely Democratic voters (54 %) said they would vote mainly to stop President Donald Trump, versus 46 % motivated by policies.
President Donald Trump’s net approval was –26, with a 39 % overall approval and 61 % disapproval.
Decision Desk HQ set GOP Senate odds at 51 % and Democratic House odds at 68 %.

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