US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party suffered setbacks in the 2026 midterm elections amid growing voter dissatisfaction over rising living costs, economic policies and concerns about government corruption, according to a new Associated Press voter poll.
As reported by the Economic Times on Wednesday, the survey, conducted among voters across all 50 states, found that many Americans were increasingly frustrated with Trump, whose failure to fulfil key campaign promises, particularly his pledge to reduce inflation, reportedly contributed to the Republicans’ poor performance.
The findings suggested that voters believed Trump was more concerned about his personal interests and wealth than addressing the economic challenges facing ordinary Americans.
Rising inflation emerged as one of the major issues influencing voting decisions, with many voters expressing concern about the increasing cost of groceries, healthcare, fuel and other essential expenses.
In Texas, about two in 10 voters said inflation had caused severe financial hardship for their families. Approximately three-quarters of this group supported Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
Another six in 10 voters reported moderate financial hardship, with Talarico also winning majority support among them.
A similar pattern was recorded across several states, as voters who expressed serious concerns about everyday expenses largely supported Democratic candidates in their local US House elections.
