A new poll has found that Republicans are facing an early warning sign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November: their voters appear less energized than Democrats, pointing to a large enthusiasm gap between the two parties.
Using multiple recent polls, CNN reported that Democrats are showing stronger motivation to vote, while Republicans are lagging compared with previous midterm cycles. Their analysis noted that Republicans have relied heavily on President Donald Trump's ability to drive turnout, but his name will not be on the ballot in November.
