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July 23, 2026

Three Gubernatorial Rating Changes: Michigan to Leans Democratic, New Mexico to Safe Democratic, Florida to Likely Republican By J. Miles Coleman

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— We are making three gubernatorial rating changes today, all to the benefit of Democrats.

— We are making Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the likely Democratic nominee, a favorite to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) by moving that race from Toss-up to Leans Democratic.

July 23, 2026

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sparks Food Safety Worries

A majority of Americans remain confident in the safety of the nation’s food supply, but an outbreak of cyclosporiasis may change their fast-food habits.

July 23, 2026

Abolish ICE? 68% of Democrats Say ‘Yes’

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is viewed favorably by less than half of Americans, and more than two-thirds of Democrats would vote for candidates who pledge to abolish ICE. 

July 23, 2026

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...

July 22, 2026

War or Peace By John Stossel

        "We are doomed and our leaders are insane."

July 22, 2026

38% See Too Much Progressive Influence on Democrats

Nearly a third of American voters identify as progressives, but even more are worried about how much influence progressives now have in the Democratic Party.

July 21, 2026

Most Still Don’t Care for Dating Apps

Millions of Americans are looking for love online, but a majority don’t have a favorable view of popular dating apps. 

July 21, 2026

Voters Still Strongly Favor Term Limits for Congress

More than two-thirds of voters support term limits for Congress, at a time when the health of 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell has highlighted the problem of those who stay too long on Capitol Hill.

July 21, 2026

My Visit to the Data Center By Stephen Moore

   Last week I took a daylong field trip touring a giant data center near Dulles International Airport in Loudon County, Virginia. The facility is owned and operated by CloudHQ.

July 21, 2026

Why Democrats Can't Do Better Than Kamala Harris in 2028 By Daniel McCarthy

   There are only two lanes to the Democratic presidential nomination two years from now, and one of them is already blocked -- by Kamala Harris.

July 20, 2026

36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-six percent (36%) 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 July 16, 2026.

July 20, 2026

36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-six percent (36%) 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 July 16, 2026.

July 20, 2026

NATO: 62% Still View Alliance Favorably

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) continues to be viewed favorably by most voters, although many don’t believe America’s allies are doing enough to help the military alliance.

July 18, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

July 18, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 18, 2026

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

July 17, 2026

42% Watching This Year’s World Cup

With the United States hosting this year’s World Cup, more Americans say they’ve tuned in to see the soccer championship tournament.

July 17, 2026

Political Intolerance: 46% Say Relationships Have Suffered

Intolerance for political disagreement has increased, most voters say, and nearly have say it’s affected their relationships with friends and family.

July 16, 2026

If the Data Are Reassuring, Show Us the Data By Brian C. Joondeph, M.D.

Nearly five years after COVID upended the world, one fact has become impossible to ignore: Americans no longer trust their public health institutions.

July 16, 2026

Gas Prices Big Concern as Iran War Resumes

Worries about higher gasoline prices have returned after President Donald Trump ordered new military attacks on Iran. 

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July 16, 2026

Decade-Plus Winning Streaks Could be at Risk in the 2026 Midterms By Louis Jacobson

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— The 2026 election might spell the end of a number of long-running partisan winning streaks in races for senator and governor.

— Given what is likely to be a blue midterm environment, more longstanding Republican winning streaks are at risk this year, though a few Democratic ones could be as well.

— We look at competitive or potentially competitive races this year where a winning streak has lasted at least a decade. Each of the ones we explore began before the arrival of Donald Trump as a presidential candidate.