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Trump's approval hits a record low of 32 per cent as Democrats surge ten points ahead before the US midterms

From the Newshound archive · first published 22 October 2026.

Soaring petrol prices are fuelling the slide, after Trump authorised strikes on Iran and Tehran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz. The CNN/SSRS survey puts Democrats on 49 per cent to the Republicans' 39 per cent, the widest gap since just before the 2020 election. Decision Desk HQ gives Democrats a 77 per cent chance of taking the House. Sabato's Crystal Ball has shifted 28 House races their way.

Cook Political Report polling shows Democrats leading three critical Senate races.

Voters ranking the economy top back Democrats by 46 per cent to 37.

Conservative critics reportedly argue pollsters are failing to find MAGA voters again.

MoreThe IndependentTrump polling continues to reach new lows just two weeks ahead of midtermsNewsweekTrump Faces Supermajority Disapproval on Gas Prices 2 Weeks Before MidtermsThe HillDemocrats hold 10-point advantage ahead of midterms: SurveyAPMany states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis showsNewsweekRepublicans Dealt Triple Senate Polling Blow by Leading Election ForecasterNYTA Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning SignsThe HillCook Political Report polls find Democrats leading three critical Senate racesNYTDemocrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump SlidesWashington TimesAre all the polls wrong? Maybe pollsters cannot find MAGA … again
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