(POLL) 77% say impeachment is on the midterm ballot

A recent survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports reveals that a significant majority of likely U.S. voters anticipate that Democrats will pursue another impeachment of President Donald Trump if they regain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Specifically, 77% of respondents believe that another impeachment attempt is likely, with 49% considering it very likely. In contrast, only 14% of voters think that a Democrat-controlled Congress would refrain from trying to impeach Trump again.

The survey indicates that public sentiment regarding impeachment is divided, with 51% of voters expressing support for impeaching Trump, including 38% who strongly support it. On the other hand, 44% oppose another impeachment, with 34% strongly opposing it. These numbers highlight a polarized political landscape, as expectations for impeachment span across party lines, with 82% of Republicans, 78% of Democrats, and 72% of unaffiliated voters believing that a new impeachment attempt is at least somewhat likely.

Support for impeachment varies significantly by party affiliation. A striking 82% of Democrats support impeaching Trump, while a solid 70% of Republicans oppose it. Among unaffiliated voters, the views are more mixed, with 50% in favor of impeachment, 40% against, and 10% uncertain. This divergence is further reflected in the views of self-identified conservatives and liberals, with 58% of conservatives strongly opposing impeachment and 66% of liberals strongly supporting it.

Moderate voters also show a tendency towards supporting impeachment, with 59% in favor compared to 33% who oppose it. Additionally, the survey reveals a correlation between voters' perceptions of the country's direction and their stance on impeachment. A significant 71% of those who believe the country is moving in the right direction oppose impeachment, whereas 67% of those who feel America is on the wrong track support it.

The Rasmussen Reports survey, conducted between October 25-27, 2026, included responses from 1,086 likely U.S. voters, with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. This data underscores the contentious political climate surrounding the issue of impeachment and reflects the deep divisions within the electorate as the midterm elections approach.