The midterms, Trump, terrorism, and more: September 11 - 14, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll

Republicans are less worried about terrorism than they used to be

Independents give Democrats a big midterms lead among likely voters

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
