In the PBS News/NPR/Marist poll conducted October 19–20, 2026, 40% of likely voters approved of President Donald Trump's job performance, while 59% disapproved, including 53% who strongly disapproved

Federal and state elections held midway through a presidential term, deciding control of Congress and many governorships. Turnout falls well below presidential years and the president's party usually loses ground, which makes them a standing referendum on the sitting administration.