By — Linley Sanders, Associated Press Linley Sanders, Associated Press By — Humera Lodhi, Associated Press Humera Lodhi, Associated Press By — Hyojin Yoo, Associated Press Hyojin Yoo, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-voter-poll-how-key-demographic-groups-voted-in-the-2026-midterms Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter AP Voter Poll: How key demographic groups voted in the 2026 midterms Politics Nov 3, 2026 10:04 PM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Tuesday's midterm races were hoping their candidates could hold onto the winning coalition that President Donald Trump assembled in the 2024 presidential election, but The AP Voter Poll suggests the GOP has lost ground with at least one key group. The poll, an expansive survey of about 80,000 voters in all 50 states, suggests young voters were less likely to back House Republicans this year than they were to support Trump in 2024. Young voters — those under 30 — were also more likely than older voters…
AP Voter Poll: How key demographic groups voted in the 2026 midterms
In short
The sweeping survey of approximately 80,000 voters across all 50 states revealed that roughly 6 in 10 disapproved of Donald Trump's presidential performance. Voters cited the broader economy, the cost of living, government corruption, and the state of democracy as the nation's most pressing challenges. Despite securing critical demographic shifts, Democrats hold only a slight advantage on major issues, leaving both parties with comparable overall popularity ratings.
Key points
- The Republican Party experienced substantial erosions in support among young and Hispanic…: The Republican Party experienced substantial erosions in support among young and Hispanic voters compared to 2024.
- Opposition to Donald Trump served as a primary motivating factor for about 4 in 10 voters…: Opposition to Donald Trump served as a primary motivating factor for about 4 in 10 voters overall.
- Midterm participants expressed a strong desire for Congress to actively check the powers…: Midterm participants expressed a strong desire for Congress to actively check the powers of the presidency.