AP-NORC Poll Signals Voter Concerns About Trump’s Performance Ahead of Midterms

Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 15, 2026 —

An AP-NORC poll indicates that a strong majority of voters believe President Trump is underperforming both domestically and internationally, a finding that points to voter interest in significant changes in the upcoming midterm elections and could present challenges for the Republican Party.

The poll summary does not provide the exact percentage of voters who hold that view, the date the poll was conducted, or details about its sample and methodology. It also does not specify which domestic or international issues respondents considered. Those details are not available in the information provided, limiting how precisely the findings can be assessed.

The results, as summarized, suggest dissatisfaction with the president’s performance across two broad areas. They also connect that sentiment to the coming midterm elections, when voters’ preferences could affect the political environment facing Republicans. The summary, however, does not identify particular races, candidates or policy issues, and it does not quantify the scale of any potential effect on the party.

Nor does the available information say whether voters who favor significant changes intend to support a particular party or candidate. The poll summary indicates a desire for change but does not provide a breakdown of voters’ preferred election outcomes.

Without the poll’s full results and methodology, the findings should be understood at the level presented: a strong majority reportedly views Trump’s performance negatively at home and abroad, alongside an expressed desire for change in the midterms. The specific size, sources and electoral implications of that sentiment are not detailed in the information available.

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