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Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, left, speaks with President Donald Trump on stage during a campaign rally at the Five Flags Event Center, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Cost of living, corruption top issues and voters deeply unhappy with Trump: Early election takeaways
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he’s on the ballot this Election Day. He’s not, but there's reason to believe Tuesday’s midterms will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years. History, polling and vibes suggest it could be an ugly night for Trump’s Republican Party. But the political map, not to mention Republican gerrymandering, could limit Democratic gains. The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he’s handling the presidency.
