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October 5, 2026

35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-five percent (35%) 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 October 1, 2026.

October 3, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 3, 2026

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

October 2, 2026

Iowa Senate: Democrat Turek Still Leads

Democrat state Rep. Josh Turek maintains a four-point 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.

October 1, 2026

Trump Approval Unchanged in September

When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...

September 30, 2026

Texas Senate: Talarico, Paxton Nearly Tied

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads by just one point over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the election for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

September 28, 2026

37% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-seven percent (37%) 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 24, 2026.

September 28, 2026

Midterm Forecast: Democrats 47%, Republicans 44%

The battle to control the House of Representatives has become more competitive, as the Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has decreased for the second week in a row.

September 28, 2026

Democrats’ Lead Down to 5 Points in Midterm Forecast

The Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has narrowed in the battle to control the House of Representatives.

September 26, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 26, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Ohio Senate: Democrat Brown Has 3-Point Lead

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown narrowly leads incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

September 24, 2026

Michigan Senater: Democrat El-Sayed Leads by 3 Points

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race.

September 24, 2026

N.C. Senate: Democrat Cooper Has 7-Point Lead

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

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 19, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 19, 2026

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

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 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 14, 2026

34% 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 14, 2026

Democrats Maintain Lead in Midterm Forecast

The Democratic Party continues to hold a five-point lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives.