AP-NORC poll finds 80% want major change before midterms

An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey of over 1,100 U.S. adults, released October 15, 2026, finds 80% say the country needs substantial change or complete and total upheaval ahead of the November 3 midterms. Overall, 33% want complete and total upheaval and 47% want substantial change. Democrats register 50% for upheaval and 47% for substantial change; Republicans register 13% and 45%. Thirty-six percent approve of President Donald Trump's overall job performance and 64% disapprove. About 74-75% disapprove of his handling of the economy and about 79-80% of cost of living; among Republicans, 54% approve on the economy and 44% on cost of living. Eighty-five percent call the economy one of the most important issues. Krista Kohles said, "I'm kind of tired of sending people there and nothing gets done" and "Nothing's changing." Diana Walker said, "The world is going backwards. We can barely afford anything" and "Everybody's down. I don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican, we're all catching hell." Early voting began October 13 in Atlanta. Rated outlets reported the same core figures; no factual disputes appear in the record.