US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters

Americans will vote in the US midterm elections on Tuesday, with the economy, the cost of living, and immigration among the top issues. While Democrats and Republicans share concerns about the rising cost of living, recent surveys suggest differences in how they view the economy, President Donald Trump, and other key issues.In an NBC poll released on Sunday, 75 percent of respondents said they were dissatisfied with the state of the US economy, and 51 percent said they were dissatisfied with their personal financial situation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midtermslist 2 of 3US midterms: 1 day to go – Democrats rally around El-Sayed amid attackslist 3 of 3Trump, Vance campaign with candidates on last day before US midtermsend of listOther surveys conducted in October also offer a look into how voters from both parties felt about their finances and which issues mattered most.Here is what we know:What issues matter most to Democrats and Republicans?The economy is the main concern for US voters, but Democrats and Republicans vary on the importance of issues like healthcare, immigration, and crime.A Pew R...