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Democrats Lead the Generic Ballot by 8 Points as Midterms Approach
The 2026 midterm elections are less than six months away. While primary elections are underway, the mid-decade congressional redistricting war started by Texas is ongoing, and Republicans are now looking to come out ahead after the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. The decision undermined the Voting Rights Act’s role in redistricting, which had been used since its passage…Read More
Economic Pessimism Deepens as War With Iran Pushes Gas Prices Higher
At the beginning of 2026, Data for Progress’ polling revealed that voters have remained pessimistic about the economy since Donald Trump took office, despite his campaign promise to “make America affordable again.” Since then, Trump has launched an unpopular war that has created a surge in gas prices across the country, while continuing to defend his illegal and expensive tariff…Read More
Voters Don't Trust Trump or RFK Jr. to Handle a Public Health Crisis
A hantavirus outbreak has intensified scrutiny of the Trump administration’s capacity to respond to infectious disease threats, particularly due to President Donald Trump’s deep cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and his decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, as well as the controversial leadership of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.A new Data for Progress…Read More
Voters Believe Legal Immigration Generally Helps the U.S.
In office, President Donald Trump has led a historic mass deportation campaign and pushed for sweeping restrictions on both illegal and legal immigration. But new polling from Data for Progress finds that likely voters hold nuanced views on the reasons for and effects of illegal immigration — and think legal immigration generally helps the U.S.When asked to identify up to…Read More
Voters Want More Epstein Accountability — But Don't Expect to See It
The recent release of the “Epstein files” and arrest of former Prince Andrew due to alleged misconduct have renewed calls for authorities to pursue justice in the United States against those tied to Jeffrey Epstein.New Data for Progress polling finds that voters broadly want to see further accountability, but most doubt any Americans will actually face consequences.By an overwhelming margin,…Read More
Voters Increasingly Think Artificial Intelligence Will Hurt the Economy
There is little consensus about the impact of artificial intelligence on the American job market, with some analyses finding minimal impact and others predicting catastrophic job loss.A previous Data for Progress survey examined how voters’ general perceptions of AI vary across demographic and partisan lines. In a new survey, Data for Progress asked voters more specifically about how they think…Read More
Voters Think Trump Has Been Mostly Dishonest About Epstein — and Find Attacks Against the “Epstein Class” Convincing
At the end of January, the U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The document release, required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed by Congress in November, has surfaced new details about Epstein’s activities and associates.A new Data for Progress poll finds that voters are hearing…Read More