Democrats Surge Ahead of Republicans by 14 Points in Latest Midterm Poll, Signaling Rejection of Right-Wing Policies
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals a decisive 14-point lead for Democrats over Republicans, reflecting widespread disillusionment with conservative governance and a demand for progressive change.
A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll demonstrates a powerful shift toward progressive values, with 55% of registered voters expressing support for Democratic congressional candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, compared to a mere 41% for Republicans. This 14-point advantage is the largest margin for Democrats since November 2017, underscoring the public's growing rejection of reactionary Republican policies.
Among independents, the trend is even more pronounced: Democrats command a staggering 33-point lead, with 61% favoring Democratic candidates and only 28% backing Republicans. This overwhelming support among independents highlights the failure of the GOP to address the needs of ordinary Americans.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to plummet, standing at just 39%, while a resounding 56% of Americans disapprove of his performance. Notably, nearly half of the country—48%—strongly disapprove, signaling deep frustration with his administration’s regressive agenda.
On the recent government shutdown, Americans are clear in their assessment of blame: while 39% fault congressional Democrats, a combined 60% hold President Trump (34%) and congressional Republicans (26%) responsible, exposing the dysfunction and obstructionism at the heart of right-wing leadership.
When asked about priorities for the Trump administration, a majority—57%—identified lowering prices as the most urgent issue, while only 16% cited controlling immigration, challenging the GOP’s fixation on anti-immigrant rhetoric over economic justice.
Public confidence in U.S. institutions remains alarmingly low, with 61% expressing little or no faith in the presidency, 62% in the Supreme Court, 65% in the Republican Party, 71% in the Democratic Party, 75% in the media, and a staggering 80% in Congress. These numbers reflect a system in crisis, desperately in need of bold, progressive reform.
The poll surveyed 1,443 adults between November 10 and 13, 2025, with a margin of error of ±3.0 percentage points.
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