Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Democrats' Favorability Hits Historic Lows in Recent Poll
Imagine the Democratic Party is like a team, and a lot of people don't like them right now.
A recent survey showed that many Americans have an unfavorable opinion of them, which is the worst it's been in a long time.
Even though people don't like former President Trump, the Democrats aren't seen as doing a better job.
However, if an election were held today, the Democrats would likely still win, and it's way before the next big elections, so things could change.
A new poll indicates nearly two-thirds of Americans hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party.
This is the highest negative rating for a political party since 1990, according to The Wall Street Journal's surveys.
The poll also shows Republicans receiving higher marks than Democrats, even on issues where former President Trump performed poorly.
Despite these low ratings, Democrats maintain a three-point lead in the generic congressional ballot.
Some analysts suggest that the timing of the poll, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, means the impact may be limited.
- Who
- The Democratic Party and the American public.
- What
- A poll showing record low favorability for the Democratic Party.
- When
- The poll was conducted before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Where
- The Wall Street Journal commissioned the poll in the United States.
- Why
- To understand public perception and potential impacts on upcoming elections.
Democrats
Republicans
Party Popularity
Democrats
Democrats have hit rock bottom, and are less popular than in the past.
Republicans
Democrats may not need to be popular right now as upcoming races are favored.
- Unfavorable View of Democrats
- Nearly two-thirds of Americans
- Survey Period
- Since 1990
- Congressional Ballot Lead
- Democrats have a three-point advantage