Poll: Issues that could give Trump and Republicans a midterm elections boost

Published August 13, 2026 5:10pm ET | Updated August 13, 2026 5:10pm ET



EXCLUSIVE — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could find a path to improving their standing ahead of the midterm elections by focusing on a handful of kitchen-table concerns, according to new polling shared with the Washington Examiner.

A national survey by the Tyson Group found broad support for policies aimed at lowering energy and grocery costs, preparing for flu season, regulating artificial intelligence, and protecting healthcare access for seniors, pointing to areas where Republicans could make inroads with voters before November.

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