Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Republicans Lead with Older Voters Ahead of Midterms
A recent poll by Reuters/Ipsos shows that Republicans have a bigger lead with older voters, who are more likely to vote in midterm elections.
This could be a challenge for Democrats, who usually do better with younger voters.
The poll also found that older voters are more concerned about democratic values and immigration, while younger voters are more worried about the cost of living.
Democrats have been winning some recent elections, but they might need to adjust their message to attract more older voters.
Republicans lead with 46% of older voters (50+) compared to Democrats' 38%.
Democrats hold an 11-point lead among voters under 50.
Older voters are more likely to prioritize democratic values and immigration over cost of living.
Democrats have recently won some elections but face challenges in appealing to older voters.
The poll suggests a tightly divided country with 40% supporting Democrats and 39% supporting Republicans overall.
- Who
- U.S. voters, particularly those aged 50 and older
- What
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Republicans leading with older voters ahead of the midterm elections
- When
- The poll concluded on Monday, December 11, 2023
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To gauge voter preferences and key issues ahead of the midterm elections
- Poll Conducted By
- Reuters/Ipsos
- Poll Sample Size
- 4,434 adults nationwide
- Margin of Error
- 2 percentage points among all registered voters, 3 percentage points among younger voters
- Older Voters' Preference
- 46% for Republicans, 38% for Democrats
- Younger Voters' Preference
- 42% for Democrats, 31% for Republicans
- Top Issue for Younger Voters
- Cost of living (50%)
- Top Issue for Older Voters
- Democratic values and norms (27%), Immigration (19%)