Poll Finds 53% of Non-MAGA Trump Voters Would Back GOP Despite Cost-of-Living Pain
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Updated · POLITICO · Sep 26
Poll Finds 53% of Non-MAGA Trump Voters Would Back GOP Despite Cost-of-Living Pain
1 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Sep 26
Summary
53% of non-MAGA Trump voters who say living costs are the worst they have seen would still vote Republican in a midterm held now, while more than 25% would choose a Democrat or third-party candidate.
MAGA loyalists stand apart less on household strain than on blame: POLITICO’s analysis of Living Wage Institute data found family budgets rose 2.5% on average from early 2025 to early 2026 across both Trump and Harris voters.
Young voters show a sharper break. Among under-25s who say costs are the worst ever, 56% trust Democrats to lower prices and 20% trust Republicans.
The findings suggest affordability is a universal concern, but partisan loyalty still shapes who voters hold responsible and could determine whether cost pressures hurt Republicans in the midterms.