Election Polling Update: Are Independent Voters Shifting Again? – 07.31.26

Today we’ll dive into the newest national polling to examine President Trump’s approval ratings, the shifting political landscape, and the Senate races that could determine control of Congress. Most recent polling averages show the President at just 38% approval across the last 12 surveys—an all-time low for his presidency. On the issue of the war in Iran, approval drops further to just 27%, underscoring growing public concern over foreign policy. Even within parts of the MAGA base, there are signs of softening enthusiasm, with some supporters acknowledging that he no longer commands the same level of intensity or loyalty he once did. At the same time, the congressional generic ballot shows Democrats leading by about 5%, with the last two national polls showing an even wider advantage. But the key question remains: how does this translate into actual races on the ground? Read a transcript of this episode >  John Zogby Strategies · Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby – 07.31.26 The post Election Polling Update: Are Independent Voters Shifting Again? – 07.31.26 appeared first on John Zogby Strategies.