# Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:56:07+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6011179/poll-democrats-republicans-trump-approval
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/poll-voters-want-congress-to-be-a-check-on-trump-trust-democrats-more--8302b5/

A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.

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