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Map—Trump Approval Rating in Each Senate Swing State 4 Weeks Before Midterm

Map—Trump Approval Rating in Each Senate Swing State 4 Weeks Before Midterm

Summary

President Donald Trump’s approval rating is low in almost all states with important Senate races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. These low ratings may affect the chances of Republicans holding their Senate majority, as Democrats aim to use Trump’s unpopularity to win more seats.

Key Facts

  • Trump’s approval rating is below 50% in most states with close Senate races for 2026.
  • Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
  • Democrats need to gain at least four Senate seats to take control, with the Vice President as a tiebreaker if the Senate is split evenly.
  • Trump’s approval ratings have dropped due to concerns about the economy, high living costs, and the war in Iran.
  • Recent polls show Trump’s approval rating as low as 32% in some surveys, with disapproval around 60%.
  • Democrats are focusing on swing states and some traditionally Republican states that supported Trump by large margins in 2024.
  • Republicans respond by campaigning aggressively to highlight Democratic policies and encourage voter turnout.
  • Trump has criticized the accuracy of polls that show low approval ratings, calling them fake.
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