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NYT Tracks Latest Polls for 2026 Midterms, Governor Races, and Trump Approval

PUBLISHED Oct 19, 2026, 4:23 AM ET

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NYT Tracks Latest Polls for 2026 Midterms, Governor Races, and Trump Approval

The New York Times interactive poll page now tracks all polls from today, including the latest data on the 2026 midterm elections, governor’s races, and President Trump’s approval rating.

By Lauren B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 28 2026 Pew survey shows Trump approval among 2024 voters sixty‑seven percent.
On October 1 2026 Ipsos poll reports thirty‑three percent approval, sixty‑six percent disapproval.
On October 10 2026 YouGov survey records thirty‑eight percent approval, sixty‑one percent disapproval.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Republican campaign strategies may shift
Possible long-term US impact: Potential impact on congressional control
Most affected groups: Republican voters and political operatives
Reader priority: Understand polling trends before elections

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The New York Times — NYT Tracks Latest Polls for 2026 Midterms, Governor Races, and Trump Approval https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/latest-polls.html