A newly released map illustrating President Donald Trump’s approval ratings in every U.S. state 100 days ahead of the 2026 midterm elections reveals a deeply divided political landscape. According to a Civiqs rolling online tracking poll involving 118,886 registered voters, Trump currently holds a national approval rating of 38 percent, with 57 percent of respondents expressing disapproval. This results in a net approval score of -19, indicating a significant decline in public favor over the past year. The data, analyzed by Newsweek, compares Trump’s current standing with his approval levels on January 20, 2025, the start of his second presidential term. While Trump maintains strong support in traditional Republican strongholds, his net approval ratings have declined in several key states that once showed promise during his initial return to office. These changes suggest a shifting political terrain that could influence the outcome of the upcoming midterms. In the states most critical to determining the balance of power in Congress, Trump faces challenges. All major battleground states show negative net approval ratings. Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Florida, and Ohio all fall below zero, with varying degrees of disapproval. For instance, Georgia shows a net approval of -21, while Nevada registers at -16. These figures indicate that Trump’s position in these pivotal regions is weaker than it was at the beginning of his second term. Despite these declines, Trump still enjoys robust support in deep red states. Wyoming leads with a net approval rating of +26, followed by North Dakota at +18, West Virginia at +18, Alabama at +15, and Idaho at +14. However, even these traditionally loyal states have experienced notable drops in approval since January 2025. Wyoming, for example, saw its net approval fall from +47 to +26, a decrease of 21 points. Similarly, Idaho’s net approval has dropped from +34 to +14, reflecting a loss of 20 points. The demographic breakdown further illustrates the areas where Trump’s support is weakest. Younger voters, particularly those aged 18 to 34, exhibit the lowest approval, with only 25 percent endorsing his performance against 69 percent who disapprove. Among voters aged 35 to 49, approval stands at 31 percent, while disapproval reaches 61 percent. Independents also display a negative outlook, with 32 percent approving and 60 percent disapproving of Trump’s leadership. Women continue to hold a more negative view of Trump compared to men, with a disapproval margin of 63 to 32 among female voters. Men are more evenly split, with 49 percent disapproving and 45 percent approving. Educational attainment plays a crucial role in shaping opinions, with postgraduate voters showing the lowest approval rate at 27 percent, contrasted with 69 percent who disapprove. These findings highlight the complex dynamics influencing voter sentiment as the 2026 midterms approach. The shift in approval ratings within key battleground states suggests that even minor fluctuations in public opinion could significantly impact the composition of Congress following the election. As the campaign season unfolds, both parties will likely focus their efforts on these critical regions, aiming to sway undecided voters and solidify support in their respective bases.
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