Republicans would have turnout challenges in the 2026 midterm elections regardless of how President Donald Trump was doing. After all, his base has proven they largely only come out in droves when his name is on the ballot.
So what happens when we add in Trump’s historic unpopularity and a series of moves that have alienated even many of his own supporters?
We’re starting to find out, and it doesn’t look good for the GOP.
A series of polls in recent weeks have taken an early look at enthusiasm and motivation to vote ahead
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