Voters Sour on Trump, Economy in Early Polls
Preliminary ABC News voter polls show broad House voter disapproval of Trump and frustration over the economy and inflation.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Preliminary ABC News voter polls show about 6 in 10 House voters disapprove of President Donald Trump, and over half strongly disapprove. Separately, the North Carolina State Board of Elections extended voting hours at five precincts in four counties.
Why it matters
The poll results point to economic concerns, including inflation and tariffs, as central to voter sentiment across the country. The extended voting hours in North Carolina reflect voting delays that affected some residents on Election Day.
Roughly 8 in 10 House voters say inflation has caused them hardship, and about three-quarters rate the economy negatively. These are preliminary early-poll figures, and the final electorate composition has not been reported.
The players
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, whose policies, including tariffs, drew disapproval in the preliminary House voter polls.
North Carolina State Board of Elections
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is the state body that oversees election administration and ordered the extended voting hours at five precincts.
ABC News
ABC News is a national television and digital news network that conducted the preliminary Voter Polls measuring House voter sentiment.
The details
ABC News conducted early Voter Polls to gauge sentiment on key issues. The North Carolina State Board of Elections extended voting hours at five precincts in four counties due to issues that caused voting delays, with polls originally scheduled to close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Preliminary ABC News voter polls released and North Carolina voting hours extended.
7:30 p.m. ET, Nov. 3, 2026: Scheduled poll closing time.
8:15 p.m. ET, Nov. 3, 2026: First North Carolina results expected to be posted.
Macro View
Voter frustration over inflation in these preliminary polls echoes the cost-of-living pressures tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index in recent years. The findings suggest economic concerns remain a central force in the national electorate's mood heading into the midterms.
Roughly 8 in 10 House voters report that inflation has caused them hardship, which reflects everyday pressure on household budgets. Voters also cited tariffs and the cost of living as central factors in their choices.
The takeaway
Economic conditions, especially inflation and tariffs, weigh heavily on voters' views according to these early polls. Readers tracking the outlook should watch official final results and inflation data as they are released.
Further reading
For more on how cost-of-living measures are tracked, see Economic Indicators.
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