Democrats Edge Republicans by 1 Point on Economy as GOP Gains Up to 12 Seats in Redistricting
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Democrats Edge Republicans by 1 Point on Economy as GOP Gains Up to 12 Seats in Redistricting
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Summary
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on the economy by 1 point—the first Democratic edge on the issue in nearly a decade.
Economic strain appears to be driving that shift: 75% of voters said inflation caused financial hardship, and 54% expect the economy to worsen.
Broader political indicators also favor Democrats, who lead the generic congressional ballot 53% to 46% and hold a motivation edge of 68% versus 57% for Republicans.
That advantage is especially pronounced in swing counties likely to decide control of Congress, where Democrats lead 59% to 41% in places Trump and Harris were within 10 points in 2024.
Republicans still could gain about 12 House seats from redistricting, including up to nine in Florida and Texas, but the report argues new maps cannot offset voter anger over affordability.