Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points on cost of living before US midterms
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Democrats hold an 8-point lead over Republicans on handling the rising cost of living, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday. The poll found 36% of voters prefer Democrats on the issue, compared with 28% for Republicans. The gap is the widest since Reuters/Ipsos began asking the question in October 2025.
Key Facts
- The Reuters/Ipsos poll of 951 voters found 36% prefer Democrats on cost of living versus 28% for Republicans.
- The 8-point Democratic lead is the largest since Reuters/Ipsos began asking the question in October 2025.
- All 435 US House seats and 35 Senate seats are at stake in the November midterm elections.
- President Donald Trump's approval rating on handling cost of living has fallen to 50% among Republicans.
Poll Findings
The four-day Reuters/Ipsos poll, completed Monday, surveyed 951 registered voters. When asked which party has the better approach to rising living costs, 36% chose Democrats and 28% chose Republicans. The remaining 37% were unsure or said neither party was suitable. The 8-point margin is the widest Democratic advantage since the question was first asked in October 2025.
Political Context
Democrats began gaining a small edge after President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran in February, which pushed gasoline prices near record levels. An earlier Reuters/Ipsos poll this month showed voters favoring Democrats as better economic managers for the first time in about a decade. Republican strategist Christopher Nicholas of Pennsylvania said Trump has not done enough to address voters' cost-of-living concerns. Several Democratic candidates have made food affordability a central campaign theme, while Republicans retain advantages on immigration and crime.
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Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points on cost of living before US midterms
