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Survey report · United States

Economist / YouGov: registered voters, October 19–20, 2026

U.S. registered voters · Released Oct 22, 2026

Fieldwork
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026
Full survey sample
1,501
Conducted by
YouGov
Method
Online

Survey findings

3 recorded questions

Question 1

Would you say things in this country today are...

Asked of: All registered voters
Question sample: n = 1,501

Generally headed in the right direction28%
Off on the wrong track66%
Not sure6%

Percentages are reported as published; rounding or omitted categories can affect the total. Bars use a 0–100% scale. Less-than results retain the source threshold and have no exact-length bar.

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Question 1: reported responses
ResponsePercent
Generally headed in the right direction28%
Off on the wrong track66%
Not sure6%

Question 2

In the elections for U.S. Congress in November, who will you vote for in the district where you live?

Asked of: Registered voters answering the congressional-vote question; includes leaners
Question sample: n = 1,496

The Democratic candidate45%
The Republican candidate40%
Other2%
Not sure6%
I will not vote6%

Percentages are reported as published; rounding or omitted categories can affect the total. Bars use a 0–100% scale. Less-than results retain the source threshold and have no exact-length bar.

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Question 2: reported responses
ResponsePercent
The Democratic candidate45%
The Republican candidate40%
Other2%
Not sure6%
I will not vote6%

Question 3

Do you think the U.S. should send military aid to Ukraine?

Asked of: Registered voters answering the military-aid question
Question sample: n = 1,498

Yes46%
No34%
Not sure19%

Percentages are reported as published; rounding or omitted categories can affect the total. Bars use a 0–100% scale. Less-than results retain the source threshold and have no exact-length bar.

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Question 3: reported responses
ResponsePercent
Yes46%
No34%
Not sure19%

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Survey record 23 · Version 2 · Record updated Nov 1, 2026

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