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Trump’s 32% Approval Signals Weak Midterm Enthusiasm

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC · How we work

Center

Trump Voter Enthusiasm Gap

Reuters/Ipsos poll released October 2026 found President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 32% and voter enthusiasm for the November 3 midterm elections.
The survey shows 48% of Harris voters were “very enthusiastic” about voting in the midterms, while 30% of Democratic voters expressed similar enthusiasm.
Republican voters’ approval of Trump fell to 73% in September, down from 86% in January.
Only 24% of Hispanic respondents approved Trump, and 26% would back a GOP candidate.

Left

Latino Discontent Boosts Democrats

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released in October 2026 found President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 32% and gauged voter enthusiasm for the November 3 midterm elections.
The low rating signals broad public dissatisfaction, particularly among Latino voters, potentially strengthening Democratic prospects.
Democrats must win at least four House seats to regain the majority lost in 2024.
26% of Hispanic voters would back Republican candidates, while 52% favor Democrats, per the poll.

Blindspot

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 52% of respondents said the cost of living was the most important issue heading into the November 3 midterm elections.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the Republican Revolution, driven by Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America, gave Republicans a net gain of 54 House seats and flipped both chambers for the first time since 1952. The surge reshaped voter alignments, including Latino shifts, and created a midterm volatility pattern that the October 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll mirrors, with Donald Trump at 32% approval and Hispanic backing at 26%.

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Trump Voter Enthusiasm Gap

Reuters/Ipsos poll released October 2026 found President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 32% and voter enthusiasm for the November 3 midterm elections.
The survey shows 48% of Harris voters were “very enthusiastic” about voting in the midterms, while 30% of Democratic voters expressed similar enthusiasm.
Republican voters’ approval of Trump fell to 73% in September, down from 86% in January.
Only 24% of Hispanic respondents approved Trump, and 26% would back a GOP candidate.

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