The 2026 midterm elections are on the horizon, and politicians from both sides of the aisle are looking for clues on what way the electorate is swaying.
First, Democrats swept in the Nov. 4 state and local elections. Then, it was a surprisingly competitive race for a Republican stronghold Congressional district in Tennessee.
While the Republicans ultimately won the Dec. 2 special election, it took President Donald Trump getting involved in the race to push turnout.
Which leads to another major clue, as Republicans may fear a 2026 blue wave, how do voters feel about the man at the helm of the Republican party? Here is what to know about Trump's approval rating:
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