US Politics Analysis
Data-driven coverage of the 2026 midterm cycle, Trump's second term, and the race for Congress. Every piece grounded in polling, history, and electoral math.
Latest Analysis
Senate Races 2026
Republicans hold 53–47. Democrats need a net +4 for a working majority. Coverage of every competitive Senate race.
House Races 2026
Democrats need just 5 net seats for a majority. 80+ district pages — NY, CA, PA, AZ, WI and beyond. Coverage of every competitive race.
Policy & Issues
Tariffs, Medicaid, DOGE, NATO, abortion — deep-dive polling analysis of the issues shaping the 2026 midterm environment.
Voter Groups
Working class, Gen Z, Hispanic voters, suburban women — the demographic shifts that will decide 2026.
Forecasts & Polling
Generic ballot analysis, polling methodology, wave forecasts, and what historical patterns say about the 2026 midterm outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trump's approval rating right now?
As of April 2026, Donald Trump's approval rating sits at approximately 39% across major polling aggregators — the lowest for any president at the 100-day mark since modern polling began. His disapproval is consistently above 55%.
What does the Generic Ballot show for 2026?
Democrats lead the 2026 Generic Ballot by approximately 5.4 points as of April 2026. This is consistent with historical wave conditions, though the 2022 cycle showed that polls can overstate Democratic strength by several points in practice.
How many House seats do Democrats need in 2026?
Democrats currently hold 213 House seats and need a net gain of just 5 seats to reach the 218 majority threshold. With Republicans holding only a 9-seat majority, this is a relatively modest target by historical midterm standards.
Which Senate races are most competitive in 2026?
Georgia (Jon Ossoff), New Hampshire, and Michigan are among the most watched. Georgia is currently rated a toss-up. Democrats must defend more seats than Republicans on the 2026 map, making the Senate path more difficult than the House.