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The midterms, Trump, terrorism, and more: September 11 - 14, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 10: U.S. President Donald Trump appears on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. U.S. President Donald Trump is headlining the Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention as he aims to highlight his administration’s achievements and rally support for GOP candidates just two months before the upcoming elections being held on November 3. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Republicans are less worried about terrorism than they used to be
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 11: The 9/11 Tribute in Light installation is seen during the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, on September 11, 2026 as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. The United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when a group of al-Qaeda hijackers flew airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Independents give Democrats a big midterms lead among likely voters
SANBORNTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 8: Voters cast their ballots in the primary for midterm elections at Sanbornton Town Hall on September 8, 2026 in Sanbornton, New Hampshire. New Hampshire voters have not elected a Republican Senator since 2010 potentially losing a Democratic Senate seat in the November midterms. (Photo by CJ Gunther/Getty Images)
Most important issues facing the US
Direction of the United States
Congressional ballot voting intention
Donald Trump sincerity
President Trump's second-term job approval rating
Economist Toplines September 14 2026
Economist Tables September 14 2026
The Supreme Court, gender equality, and more: September 4 - 8, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
More than twice as many Americans say the country needs to go further for gender equality than say it's gone too far
Only 31% of Americans approve of the Supreme Court
Economist Toplines September 7 2026
Economist Tables September 7 2026
Democrats' midterms edge, Canada relations, data centers, and more: August 28 - 31, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans oppose data center construction in their community
A record 38% of Republicans say Canada is unfriendly or an enemy of the U.S.
Few swing voters say a Trump endorsement would make them more likely to vote for a congressional candidate
Friend or Enemy — China
Economist Tables August 31 2026
Economist Toplines August 31 2026
Alcohol types - past 2 weeks -- At a home, with others
Alcohol types - past 2 weeks -- At home, alone
Alcohol types - past 2 weeks -- Bar or restaurant
Experienced sexual harassment - last month
Sector favorability: Car manufacturers
Sector favorability: Military equipment
Likely voters, data centers, 'woke,' and more: August 21 - 24, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
More Americans say they are neither 'woke' nor 'anti-woke' than say they are either one
Many Americans think data centers are bad for the U.S.; more oppose them locally
Democrats have a double-digit lead among those who say they'll definitely vote in November
US Congress approval rating
The Republicans in Congress favorability
The Democrats in Congress favorability
Economist Toplines August 24 2026