Democrats Hold 5-Point Lead Over Republicans in 2026 Congressional Midterm Poll

Executive Briefing

• Shows Democrats preferred by 49% vs. 44% for Republicans among registered voters in new NBC News poll
• Reveals Trump's approval rating dropped to 42% among registered voters, his second-term low
• Indicates independents favor Democratic congressional control by 12 points, 46%-34%
• Finds 56% of voters believe America's best years are behind it, reflecting broad national pessimism
• Notes GOP base support for Trump slipped from 88% to 82% approval since March 2026