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May 6, 2026

Democrats gain midterm advantage as Trump faces blame for gas prices and Iran war concerns, despite GOP redistricting wins

NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats gaining a 2026 midterm edge as voters blame Trump for rising gas prices and express concern over the war in Iran. Republican redistricting wins may help the GOP, but low approval ratings and economic anxiety remain major midterm risks.

May 6, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪The national average gas price surged to $4.48 a gallon as of May 5, up from below $3 before the war in Iran
  • ▪There is a 14-point enthusiasm gap between people who voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024 (61%) and those who voted for Donald Trump (47%)
  • ▪An NPR/PBS/Marist poll found 81% of Americans say current gas prices are a strain on their household budget

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