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New Marist Polls Find Democrats Leading Nationally and in Iowa, Texas Senate Races

September Marist surveys show Democrats ahead on the generic ballot and in marquee Senate and governor races as Trump's approval sits under 40%.

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What to know

  • National Marist Poll finds Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by 12 points while Trump's approval rating stays under 40%.
  • In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Ashley Hinson by 8 points for U.S. Senate, and Democrat Rob Sand leads the governor's race.
  • In Texas, Democrat James Talarico edges Republican Ken Paxton for Senate and Democrats hold a 3-point generic ballot edge, with the governor's race competitive.
  • Across all three surveys, opposition to Trump — rather than support for Democrats — is cited as a primary motivator for the congressional vote.

Josh TurekJosh Turek Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, IowaAshley HinsonAshley Hinson Republican U.S. Senate candidate, IowaRob SandRob Sand Democratic gubernatorial candidate, IowaJames TalaricoJames Talarico Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, TexasKen PaxtonKen Paxton Republican U.S. Senate candidate, TexasDonald TrumpDonald Trump President of the United States

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    Texas Marist poll results circulate via social media aggregators

    The Texas Marist Poll findings on the Talarico-Paxton and Hinojosa-Abbott races were similarly reposted and linked by political aggregators.

    “President Donald Trump may not be on the ballot this year, but his presence is felt in this year's midterm elections.”
    — Marist Poll, Polling organization · source
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    National Marist poll results circulate via social media aggregators

    The national Marist Poll findings were reposted and linked by political news aggregators, spreading the 12-point Democratic generic-ballot lead and sub-40% Trump approval figures further online.

    “Registered voters across the country favor Democrats for Congress by 12 points, but the contest may be less about Congress than about President Donald Trump.”
    — Marist Poll, Polling organization · source
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    Marist Poll shows Talarico edging Paxton in Texas Senate contest

    Marist Poll's Texas survey of 1,139 registered voters found Democrat James Talarico narrowly ahead of Republican Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, Democrats +3 on the generic congressional ballot, and Democrat Gina Hinojosa competitive with incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

    1. 1 outlet 2026 Midterm Elections in Texas, September 2026

      first by Marist Poll, 1d ago

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    Marist Poll finds Democrats up 12 points on national generic ballot — A nationwide Marist Poll found registered voters favor Democrats for Congress by 12 points, with Trump's approval rating under 40% and voters saying their vote is mainly against him rather than for Republicans; Democrats also lead on handling the economy, foreign policy and gas prices.

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    Marist Poll shows Turek leading Hinson by 8 in Iowa Senate race

    Marist Poll's Iowa survey of 1,050 registered voters (Sept 17-20) found Democrat Josh Turek 8 points ahead of Republican Ashley Hinson, Democrat Rob Sand leading Republican Zach Lahn for governor, and nearly six in ten Iowa voters disapproving of Trump's job performance.

    “Democrats Up in Iowa... Elections Underscored by Negative Views of Trump…”
    — Marist Poll