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October Harvard Caps / Harris Poll: Democrats Hold A 4-Point Lead In Midterms Horserace, With Trump Approval Dropping To 39%

$STGWPress releaseOct 28, 2026, 6:00 AM ETRead the release

Stagwell released the October Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, its monthly survey with Harvard's CAPS and HarrisX, based on 2,700 registered voters polled October 24-26, 2026. Headline findings include Trump approval at 39% (down three points), a 4-point Democratic lead in the midterms horserace one week before the election, and 64% of voters saying the economy is on the wrong track.

Key figures

Sample size
2700
Survey dates
October 24-26, 2026
Trump approval
39%
Midterms horserace
Democrats lead 52-48
Wrong track economy
64%

AI analysis

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