Democrats' 8-point lead with registered voters, inflation importance hits new high, and more: October 2–5, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll

Inflation hits a new high as Americans’ top issue

Democrats lead by double digits in each of the two new ways we define likely voters

Most important issues facing the US
Direction of the United States
Congressional ballot voting intention
President Trump's second-term job approval rating
Economist Toplines October 5 2026
Economist Tables October 5 2026
Likely voters and the 'blue wave'
Deal or annihilation? Americans lack consensus about how to end the Iran war
Three-quarters of Americans think most or many elected officials are corrupt
Democrats' big lead, Independents' lean, and more: September 25 - 28, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
Democrats' lead in the congressional elections reaches another new high
US Congress approval rating
The Republicans in Congress favorability
The Democrats in Congress favorability
Economist Toplines September 28 2026
Economist Tables September 28 2026
Alcohol types - past 2 weeks -- At home, alone
Alcohol types - past 2 weeks -- At a home, with others
Alcohol types - past 2 weeks -- Bar or restaurant
Experienced sexual harassment - last month
Sector favorability: Car manufacturers
Sector favorability: Military equipment
Many Americans expect big benefits from AI but concerns are rising quickly
Americans are split about whom they sympathize with more in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Half of Americans expect the Iran war to continue for at least another year
The midterms, Trump, and more: September 18 - 21, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
Democrats hold a 14-point lead among likely voters
Friend or Enemy — China
Economist Toplines September 21 2026
Economist Tables September 21 2026
R-E-S-P-E-C-T? What Americans value in kids and work
The midterms, Trump, terrorism, and more: September 11 - 14, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
Republicans are less worried about terrorism than they used to be
