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November 7, 2022

GOP Has Enthusiasm Edge, But More Democrats Have Voted Early

On the eve of Election Day, more Democrats than Republicans have already voted, but more Republicans say they’ll “definitely” vote in this year’s crucial midterms.

November 3, 2022

Would GOP Congress Impeach Biden?

More than half of voters think a Republican victory in next week’s midterms will probably mean impeachment for President Joe Biden.

November 2, 2022

Most Democrats Want Bannon Sent to Prison

The prosecution of former White House adviser Steve Bannon is perfectly fine with most Democratic voters, but may help motivate Republican voters in the midterm elections.

November 1, 2022

Pessimism Growing About Job Market

Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the job market and, by more than a 20-point margin, think unemployment will be higher next year.

November 1, 2022

Economy, Inflation Top Issues for Midterm Voters

A week before Election Day, nearly half of voters say inflation and the economy are the most important issues for them in this year’s congressional midterms. 

October 28, 2022

GOP Expands Lead To 7 Points On Congressional Ballot

The 2022 midterm elections are now just 11 days away, and Republicans have a seven-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.

October 27, 2022

Republicans Kemp, Walker Lead in Key Georgia Races

Less than two weeks before Election Day, Republicans lead in the closely watched midterm races for governor and U.S. Senator in Georgia. 

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October 26, 2022

Does Discrimination Explain ‘Pay Gap’ Between Men and Women?

President Joe Biden has urged businesses to close the so-called “pay gap” between male and female employees, but most Americans don’t think discrimination is to blame for women’s lower incomes...

October 26, 2022

More Voters Favor Republican Control of Congress

In what may be a key indicator of this year’s midterm election results, Republicans have a clear edge when it comes to what voters think is best for the next session of Congress.. 

October 25, 2022

Nevada: Republicans Laxalt, Lombardo Lead

Republican candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Nevada appear poised to defeat Democratic incumbents in next month’s midterm election...

October 24, 2022

Democrats Lead in Pennsylvania Governor, Senate Races

Barely two weeks before Election Day, Democrats lead in the closely watched midterm races for governor and U.S. Senator in Pennsylvania.

October 24, 2022

Keep Politics Out of FBI, Voters Say

Half of voters still have a favorable opinion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but an overwhelming majority want the agency to avoid partisan political bias. 

October 21, 2022

Nevada: Voters Oppose Transgender Policies

Nevada: Voters Oppose Transgender Policies

A majority of Nevada voters are against allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports, one of the potential consequences of a referendum next month that would make “gender identity or expression” protected civil rights under the state constitution.

October 20, 2022

Democrats Like Early Voting More

While most voters will wait until Election Day to cast their ballot, half of Democrats say they’ll vote early this year...

October 19, 2022

Voters Still Concerned About High Gas Prices

With the midterm elections less than three weeks away, most voters are still worried about high gasoline prices and give President Joe Biden low marks for his energy policy...The survey of 1,000 U.S. Likely Voters was conducted on October 16-17, 2022 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

October 18, 2022

Opposition to Abortion Increases in California

A majority of California voters support an abortion rights referendum scheduled for next month, even though most are against late-term abortion.

October 17, 2022

Biden 2024? Most Voters Say ‘No’

A majority of voters don’t believe President Joe Biden should seek reelection in 2024, and are not confident in his ability to do the job now.

October 14, 2022

Battleground 2022: Republicans Lead in Six Key States

With less than a month remaining until the midterm elections, President Joe Biden’s approval rating is sagging in six key states where Republicans lead in the battle for control of Congress.

October 13, 2022

It’s (Still) the Economy, Stupid

Despite controversies over other issues, the economy remains the top concern for voters just weeks ahead of November’s crucial midterm elections...

October 12, 2022

Inflation Remains Top Issue for Voters

With the midterm elections now less than a month away, inflation is still the issue voters are most concerned about.