Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, which is having a special election soon. This change is mainly due to a decrease in support from independent voters, despite Trump remaining popular with Republicans in the area.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump's approval rating is lower in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, where a special election will occur.
- The district includes parts of Nashville, suburbs, and rural areas.
- Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn is running against Republican Matt Van Epps in the special election.
- A poll showed 49% of likely voters in the district disapprove of Trump's performance, while 47% approve.
- Among independents in the district, 59% disapprove of Trump, while 34% approve.
- Trump's approval among Republicans in the district remains high at 88%.
- The economy is the most important issue for 38% of voters polled in the district.
- The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.9 percentage points and surveyed 600 likely voters from November 22-24.
