| What Happened | A new Reuters pollshows Republicans holding a solid advantage with older voters heading into the 2026 cycle. According to the survey, 46 percent of voters in this group say they plan to back GOP congressional candidates. Thirty-eight percent say they plan to back Democratic candidates.
| Democrats perform better with younger voters, but turnout tells a different story. Younger Americans often sit out midterms, so their preferences do not reliably translate into votes. Older voters turn out at far higher rates, particularly in off-year elections. Their leanings are far more influential.
| The poll lands after several local and state-level Democratic wins. Those results do not erase the national picture. Republicans currently command the most dependable voting bloc. That matters more in a midterm year than any viral enthusiasm online.
| | Why It Matters | Midterms are shaped by consistency. The people who reliably show up decide the outcome. This poll shows which party currently owns that advantage. Older voters tend to vote with clear priorities in mind. These priorities include the cost of living, public safety, health expenses, and the direction of federal spending. When they break one way, both parties take notice.
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