Republicans show significant enthusiasm deficit for 2026 midterms
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Updated · CNN · May 7
Republicans show significant enthusiasm deficit for 2026 midterms
7 articles · Updated · CNN · May 7
New polls show Democrats far more motivated: 73% call the election more important than past midterms, versus 52% of Republicans, while 61% of Democrats are very enthusiastic compared with 53% of Republicans.
CNN and Marquette surveys also found weaker Republican intensity than in 2018 and 2022, including just 48% saying their vote would support Donald Trump and 28% of Republican-leaning voters very enthusiastic.
The gap suggests a familiar non-presidential turnout problem could worsen as Trump’s unpopularity and alienating moves weigh on the party, though enthusiasm could still shift before voters cast ballots.
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