See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections

Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.

• Nov 4

Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns

President Trump is a key factor driving support and opposition; turnout looms large.

• Oct 25

CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up

Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

• Oct 18

CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices

Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.

• Oct 4

CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race

Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.

• Oct 2

Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop

Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.

• Sep 18

CBS News Battleground Tracker poll: Democrats hold edge in bid for House control

Price concerns boost Democrats, and MAGA Republicans are motivated. Both parties are seen negatively, according to CBS News' latest polling.

• Sep 13

CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country

A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.

• Sep 9

CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism

Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.

• Aug 17

Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers

Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue.

• Jul 30

Poll: Most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected

Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.

• Jul 26

CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak

Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.

• Jul 26

CBS News poll on America at 250 — its successes and its challenges

A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.

• Jun 29

Poll: America at 250 and some of what Americans think is best about U.S.

Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.

• Jun 29

CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area

Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits

• Jun 24

Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement

Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.

• Jun 21

Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds

But most GOP voters want candidates who'd back most or everything Trump wants.

• May 19

CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach

Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.

• May 17

CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for?

Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.

• Apr 27

CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet

Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.

• Apr 12

Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power

Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.

• Mar 22

In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds

Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.

• Mar 19

Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds

Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.

• Mar 3

Poll: What partisans want from their parties ahead of 2026 primary season

President Trump is a central figure for both Democrats and Republicans, going into the primary season, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

• Mar 2

CBS News poll finds views of deportation operations continue to divide country

A new CBS News poll finds most Americans say nationwide ICE operations should be decreased.

• Mar 2

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