Republican candidates distancing from Trump

Two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive US House and Senate races have either broken with Trump on policy or played down ties to him.

Trump's approval rating at 32%

Trump's approval rating remains at the lowest 32% as voter dissatisfaction grows.

Voter preference shift

Registered voters favor Democrats over Republicans 44% to 37% ahead of midterms, with independents favoring Democrats 37% to 21%.

Policy disagreements in races

Policy differences were the most common form of disagreement, appearing in 23 of 62 competitive races reviewed by Reuters.

Iran conflict focus

The Iran conflict was at the center of 12 contests, with some candidates voting to limit Trump's war powers.

Campaign messaging changes

Twelve candidates removed Trump's name, image or endorsements from campaign websites after securing their party's nomination.

Republican strategist comments

Republican strategist Ron Bonjean said candidates are reflecting voter attitudes: 'If (voters) are not with Trump, then they need to show a break.'

“If (voters) are not with Trump, then they need to show a break.”

Enthusiasm gap

Only 30% of Trump voters are 'very enthusiastic' about voting in November, compared with 48% of Kamala Harris supporters.

Men shift to Democrats

Men favored Democrats over Republicans 43% to 39% in congressional races, a four-point Democratic advantage.

Older voters still lean Republican

Older voters now favor Republicans 44% to 42%, though the Republican lead has narrowed from an eight-point advantage in December.