The Aporia · Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that President Donald Trump's approval rating has increased to 32%, up one point from his record low last week, as the country approaches the November 3 midterm elections. The poll also indicates a preference among registered voters for Democrats over Republicans by 47% to 36% in a "generic ballot" question, though this gap narrowed slightly compared to an earlier poll. With undecided voters factored in, Democrats lead Republicans by 9 percentage points, suggesting a close national race that could impact the balance of power in Congress.

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As of October 26, 2026, President Donald Trump's public approval rating rose to 32% according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, up one percentage point from his record low a week earlier. The poll closed on Monday and is conducted ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. While these polls provide national sentiment views, they do not capture state-by-state or district-by-district nuances that determine control of Congress. Registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans by 47% to 36% when asked which party they would vote for in a "generic ballot" question, narrowing the gap from the previous poll's results. Including undecided voters, Democrats led by 9 percentage points, indicating a tighter race. Trump and fellow Republicans are aiming to retain their majorities in both the House of Representatives and Senate.

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