By Fatma Younis
Republicans lost significant support among Hispanic voters and voters under 30 in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to the AP Voter Poll, a survey of about 80,000 voters across all 50 states. The shift marks a reversal from the coalition that helped Donald Trump win the presidency in 2024.
Young Voters Swing Toward Democrats
About 7 in 10 voters under 30 nationally said they supported the Democratic candidate in their local U.S. House race, while roughly 3 in 10 backed the Republican. In 2024, the youngest voters were roughly split between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Young voters make up about one in ten midterm voters, but their dissatisfaction is pronounced: about half say they are "angry" about the country's direction, compared with about one-third of voters 65 and older.
Hispanic Voters Also Move Away From GOP
Only about one-third of Hispanic voters said they backed the Republican in their House race, down from roughly 4 in 10 who voted for Trump two years ago. About 6 in 10 Hispanic voters nationally supported the Democratic candidate. About 7 in 10 Hispanic voters say Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions in the U.S.
Trump Remains Central Factor
Four in 10 midterm voters cast ballots specifically to express opposition to Trump, while just under 2 in 10 voted to express support. Most young voters said they voted to oppose Trump. About 6 in 10 voters disapprove of his handling of the presidency, and a similar share say he prioritizes his personal interests over the country's.
Congress Seen as Failing to Check Presidency
Roughly 7 in 10 voters say Congress is doing "not enough" to check the presidency, a view shared by the vast majority of independents and about 4 in 10 Republicans. About three-quarters of voters disapprove of how Congress is handling its job.
Economy and Democracy Top Voter Concerns
About 4 in 10 voters say the economy is the top issue facing the country, and roughly 3 in 10 cite the state of democracy. Only about 1 in 10 name immigration or healthcare as the top issue. Government corruption and the cost of living were deemed "crucial" by roughly half of voters.
Democrats Hold Issue Advantages But Low Popularity
Voters are slightly more likely to trust Democrats on the economy and government corruption, and Democrats hold a wider advantage on transgender issues and healthcare. Republicans have a small edge on immigration. However, neither party is widely popular: just under half of voters view the Democratic Party favorably, while about 4 in 10 view the GOP positively.
