CBS News exit polls show how Democrats won in the midterms
Summary
CBS News exit polls found that economic frustration and opposition to President Trump’s policies helped Democrats win House votes in the 2026 midterms. Democrats also regained support among young voters, Latinos and women, while winning a narrow edge among white women and a strong advantage among independents.Key Facts
- Voters who said the economy was bad favored Democratic candidates for the House.
- Voters who said inflation was a hardship or their finances had worsened over two years backed Democrats over Republicans.
- Most voters said Trump’s tariffs hurt the economy, his administration’s immigration efforts went too far, and the decision to use military force was wrong.
- Majorities of young voters, Latinos and women supported Democrats for the House.
- Men split their votes, while white women narrowly favored Democrats, according to the exit polls.
- Democrats’ lead among independent voters was a key factor in their results.
- Just over half of voters had an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party, though voters gave it an edge over Republicans on the economy.
- CBS News said its exit poll interviewed thousands of voters at polling places on Election Day and in the weeks before it.
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