US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds
Summary
An AP Voter Poll found that about six in 10 voters deeply disapprove of President Donald Trump’s presidency, and roughly three-quarters feel angry or dissatisfied with the country’s direction. The economy and the state of democracy ranked as voters’ leading concerns as Americans voted in the midterm elections, where Democrats hope to gain control of Congress.Key Facts
- About four in 10 voters named the economy as the country’s most important issue.
- About three in 10 voters said the state of U.S. democracy was the most important issue, more than those who named crime, health care or immigration.
- About six in 10 voters said higher prices were more due to Trump’s policies than to factors outside his control.
- About 70% of voters said they want Congress to apply more checks and balances to Trump’s presidency.
- More than 59 million Americans had voted before Election Day, according to the article.
- Democrats and nonpartisan watchdog groups trained volunteers to monitor polling places amid concerns about possible interference in voting.
- Democrats were seeking majorities in both the House and Senate, while several governors’ offices were also on the ballot.
- The article notes that the president’s party has lost congressional seats in almost every modern midterm election.
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