Democrats Lead Congress Race by 5 Points as Trump's Approval Falls to 42%
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Updated · NBC News · Jun 14
Democrats Lead Congress Race by 5 Points as Trump's Approval Falls to 42%
3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jun 14
Summary
49% of registered voters prefer Democratic control of Congress versus 44% for Republicans in a new NBC News poll, leaving Democrats with a 5-point edge ahead of the midterms.
42% approval for Trump — his lowest mark of the second term in NBC News surveys — is dragging on Republicans, with two-thirds of independents disapproving of his job performance.
Independents back Democrats by 12 points, 46%-34%, while Latino voters and voters ages 18 to 29 now register sharply negative views of Trump; Republican approval of him slipped to 82% from 88% in March.
The congressional margin is little changed from March's 6-point Democratic lead and remains smaller than the 10-point advantage Democrats held in June 2018, though they need only three House seats to retake the chamber.
56% of voters say America's best years are behind it, nearly 80% say the American Dream is harder to attain, and majorities report little or no confidence in the federal government and Congress.
Why does deep voter pessimism persist despite strong national economic indicators like near-full employment?
As more Americans reject party labels, how must political systems evolve to represent the growing Independent electorate?
2026 Midterms at a Crossroads: Democrats Lead as Trump’s Approval Falls Amid Economic and Geopolitical Turmoil
Overview
As the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections approach, control of both the House and Senate is uncertain, making the outcome crucial for shaping the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Recent polling shows a notable shift in the political landscape, with Democrats holding a modest but consistent lead in the generic congressional ballot. Surveys reveal that 47% of registered voters would choose a Democratic candidate if the election were held today. This Democratic momentum, combined with Trump’s declining approval and widespread economic concerns, is setting the stage for a competitive and unpredictable election season.