Voters blame Trump too much for prices presidents cannot fully control

American campaigns and voting, from primaries and general elections to the candidates, money and rules that decide them. Covers federal, state and local contests, the machinery of casting and counting ballots, and the disputes over access that follow almost every cycle.

President Trump actively implored Republican voters to "pretend" he is on the ballot. Advisors worry his sub-40% approval rating could heavily drag down down-ballot candidates in key swing districts.

An AP-NORC survey released October 1, 2026, found broad public disapproval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, reaching a new low in his economic approval. The results were compared with some of former President Joe Biden’s weakest economic ratings despite the economy being stronger than sentiment suggested.