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Voter Engagement Lower Than in 2010 and 2006 Midterms

Americans' engagement in this year's midterm elections -- based on several measures -- is similar to the 1998 and 2002 midterm elections rather than the 2006 and 2010 elections, suggesting voter turnout this fall will be lower.

Measuring Presidential Job Approval for 75 Years

Presidential job approval, a measure pioneered by Dr. George Gallup in the 1930s, has become the most frequently asked question in polling history.

U.S. Public Opinion and the Election: the Economy

The economy and inflation are Americans' top concerns leading into the November midterm elections.

Clinton's Favorability Strong Among Black Americans

Hillary Clinton enjoys an 80% favorable rating among U.S. blacks, while Democratic challengers Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley, who have struggled in exchanges with black activists, suffer from low name recognition and favorability.

Biden Maintaining Majority Favorable Rating

Joe Biden's favorable rating is 53% among all U.S. adults, the highest of seven Democratic presidential candidates measured in the latest Gallup poll.

Does News Diet Influence Views Toward the News Media?

Just 3% of Americans with a conservative news diet view the news media favorably.

Hispanics of All Ages Tilt Democratic

Hispanics of all ages in the U.S. today are more than twice as likely to identify as Democratic rather than Republican, highlighting the challenges the GOP faces in the years ahead as the Hispanic percentage of the electorate expands.

Four in 10 Americans Cut Spending to Cover Healthcare Costs

Amid rapidly rising consumer prices, nearly four in 10 Americans have cut spending on healthcare or other basic needs due to rising healthcare costs.

Trump's Popularity in Context

Donald Trump is more unpopular than other major candidates with national adults, yet his image among Republicans is better than Cruz's. At times this year, Trump's image has matched Mitt Romney's image in the 2012 election.

Thought Given to Presidential Election Matches 2008 Levels

Americans are giving as much thought to this presidential election as they did to the one in 2008 that produced a 40-year high in voter turnout. They are split, however, on whether they are more enthusiastic or less enthusiastic than usual about ...