Trump loses ground in his own states - what the new poll showed

A month before the US midterm elections, Republican positions have weakened in states that Trump won decisively in 2024. According to a New York Times and Siena College poll, Democrats are leading in Texas, Alaska, and Ohio. In Kansas the race is tied, while in Iowa Republicans hold a slim advantage. Voter sentiment is influenced by the cost of living and rising fuel prices.

A month before the US midterm elections, the Republican Party's positions have notably weakened in several states that Donald Trump won decisively in the 2024 presidential election. According to a New York Times and Siena College poll, Democrats are leading in three of five such Senate races, and in one state the race is nearly tied. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico receives 51% support against 45% for Republican Ken Paxton. In Alaska, Mary Peltola leads incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan with 50% to 43%. In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown gets 49%, while Republican John Husted is supported by 46% of respondents. In Kansas, the situation is tense: Democrat Adam Hamilton and Republican Roger Marshall each receive about 45%, with a Libertarian Party candidate in the race. In Iowa, Republican Ashley Hinson holds a slim lead over Democrat Josh Turek — 48% to 47%. Voter sentiment is influenced by the cost of living and the state of the economy. Additional factors include the Trump administration's policies and the war with Iran. In Ohio, gasoline has risen by about 35% to $4.16 per gallon. Republicans are forced to shift resources to states that were not previously considered problematic. The elections will take place on November 3.