Fox News Poll: Cost-of-living concerns weigh on GOP in midterms
By Dana Blanton · Oct 14, 2026Read on foxnews.com
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A new Fox News poll finds President Trump's approval at a record-low 36 percent, with his worst rating on inflation, and 74 percent of voters rating the economy negatively. Six in 10 voters say cost of living is their top economic worry, and Democrats hold a 54-45 lead on the generic House ballot, outside the margin of error. The poll suggests incumbent-party vulnerability ahead of the midterms, with Republicans trailing Democrats on most issue concerns.
