Artificial Intelligence Issue Favors Democrats
Nearly two-thirds of voters want government regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and Democrats have a significant advantage on the issue.
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September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
September 21, 2026
35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-four percent (34%) 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 September 10, 2026.
September 21, 2026
Midterm Forecast: Democrats Expand Lead to 8 Points
The Democratic Party has widened its lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives.
September 21, 2026
Democrats Now Lead on National Security Issue
Democrats have gained an advantage on the issue of national security, as most voters believe the Iran war has been bad for America.
September 19, 2026
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
September 18, 2026
47% Favor $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Idea
President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the midterm elections is approved by nearly half of voters, but few say it will affect how they vote.
September 17, 2026
50% Give Trump ‘Poor’ Grade on Iran Policy
The decision to go to war with Iran was wrong, most voters say, and most don’t think President Donald Trump is doing a good job on the issue.
September 16, 2026
Georgia Governor: Jackson Leads by 3 Points
Republican businessman Rick Jackson leads former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race to become the next governor of Georgia.
September 16, 2026
Impeachment ‘Very Likely’ If Democrats Win Midterms, Most Voters Say
A win for Democrats in this fall’s midterm congressional elections will mean another impeachment of President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters.
September 15, 2026
South Carolina Senate: Graham Leads by 5 Points
South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham leads Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the contest for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
September 15, 2026
Georgia Senate: Ossoff Leads by 9 Points
Georgia’s Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has a solid lead over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, and may even be able to avoid a runoff.
September 15, 2026
Alaska Senate: Sullivan, Peltola Tied
Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is tied with Democratic challenger Mary Peltola in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.
September 15, 2026
54% Say Economy Will Be Most Important Midterm Issue
No issue will be more important than the economy in deciding how they vote in this year’s midterm elections, most voters say.
September 11, 2026
Maine Senate: Jackson, Collins in Dead Heat
Democrat Troy Jackson has a one-point lead over Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term in the Senate.
September 11, 2026
N.H. Senate: Democrat Pappas Leads by Double Digits
Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas has opened an 11-point lead 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.
September 11, 2026
Iowa Senate: Turek Leads by 5 Points
Democrat state Rep. Josh Turek has a narrow 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.
September 11, 2026
Midterms 2026: Many Voters Remain Undecided
Less than two months before the midterm elections, nearly a third of voters are still making up their minds.
September 10, 2026
50% Approve Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal
An agreement to secure billions of barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela, recently announced by President Donald Trump, meets with approval from a majority of American voters.
September 8, 2026
35% Favor Ending U.S. Aid to Israel
Views of Israel have shifted among American voters, and that could have a major impact in this fall’s midterm elections.
