Public Opinion Strategies Election Night Survey – Key Findings

The most positive voter election day mood in more than a decade (42% Right Direction), two-thirds (65%) satisfied with the economy and Trump approval at 46% all mitigated what could have been a Blue Wave yesterday. Instead, voters gave the country a split-decision, giving Democrats a narrower than expected margin […] Read more »

Women voters drive Democratic House victories, Republican Senate gains: Reuters/Ipsos poll

U.S. women voters increased their support for Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives, providing an anticipated swing to help the party take control of the chamber, according to Reuters/Ipsos Election Day poll. Fifty-five percent of women said they backed a Democrat for the House this year, compared with 49 […] Read more »

AP VoteCast: Trump a dominant force on voters’ minds

President Donald Trump was a dominant force in the 2018 midterm elections as attitudes toward the polarizing leader influenced the decisions of more than 6 in 10 voters as they rendered a split decision on his presidency. Nearly 40 percent of voters cast their ballots to express opposition to the […] Read more »

Fox News Voter Analysis: Voters pleased with economy, divided on border wall

Nearly two-thirds of voters in Tuesday’s midterm elections said the U.S. economy was in “excellent” or “good” shape, according to the Fox News Voter Analysis. The survey showed 65 percent of voters had a positive view of the economy, compared to 34 percent with a negative view. Despite that, about 6 […] Read more »