What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
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October 10, 2026
October 9, 2026
South Carolina Senate: Graham 49%, Andrews 45%
South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham still leads Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the contest for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
October 9, 2026
Maine Senate: Jackson 49%, Collins 47%
Democrat challenger Troy Jackson has a two-point lead over Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term in the Senate.
October 9, 2026
Minnesota Senate: Flanagan 48%, Tafoya 45%
Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan leads by three points over Republican Michele Tafoya in the race to fill the Minnesota Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
October 9, 2026
67% of Democrats Favor Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Half of American voters want to give amnesty to illegal immigrants, a majority that includes two-thirds of Democrats.
October 9, 2026
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
October 8, 2026
Early Voting: Just 34% Will Wait Until Election Day
A majority of voters say they will vote early – either by mail or in person – in this year’s midterm elections.
October 7, 2026
Democrats Gain Edge in Voter Enthusiasm
Most voters are excited about this fall’s midterm election, but Democrats now show a higher level of enthusiasm.
October 6, 2026
Most Say Polls Don’t Affect Their Vote
Political polling isn’t very influential in terms of how people vote, but some pollsters are more trusted than others.
October 5, 2026
N.H. Senate: Lead Narrows for Democrat Pappas
Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas now leads by five points over former Republican Sen. John Sununu in the race to fill the New Hampshire Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
October 5, 2026
35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-five percent (35%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending October 1, 2026.
October 5, 2026
Voters Reject Hasan Piker’s Pro-Hamas Rhetoric
Left-wing commentator Hasan Piker isn’t familiar to many voters, but his support of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas is overwhelmingly rejected.
October 2, 2026
Iowa Senate: Democrat Turek Still Leads
Democrat state Rep. Josh Turek maintains a four-point lead over U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the race to fill the Iowa Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.
October 2, 2026
Sharia Law: 43% of Youngest Voters Like It
Younger voters view Islamic sharia law much more positively than do their elders, most of whom see sharia as a threat to America’s future.
October 1, 2026
Trump Approval Unchanged in September
When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...
September 30, 2026
Texas Senate: Talarico, Paxton Nearly Tied
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads by just one point over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the election for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
September 30, 2026
19% Would Destroy Israel for Cheaper Gas
Most voters blame either the United States or Israel for the Iran war, and a surprising number would hand over Israel to Palestinian control in exchange for cheaper gasoline.
September 29, 2026
Many Would Switch Votes for ‘Affordability’ Plan
Some voters would cross party lines in the midterm elections if the opposing party offered a better plan for lowering the cost of living.
September 29, 2026
Immigration: Democrats Maintain Lead on Issue
More voters trust Democrats to handle immigration, an issue where Republicans had led for many years.
September 28, 2026
Midterm Forecast: Democrats 47%, Republicans 44%
The battle to control the House of Representatives has become more competitive, as the Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has decreased for the second week in a row.
