# Trump’s low approval and cost-of-living anger unsettle Republicans in safe-seat races

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trumps-unpopularity-sparks-gop-panic-as-republicans-face-shock-election-battles-in-deep-red-states-they-were-supposed-to-win-easily/
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:59:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T16:17:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/us-politics/article-16242635/Trumps-unpopularity-sparks-GOP-panic-Republicans-face-shock-election-battles-deep-red-states-supposed-win-easily.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Republicans face tighter races in traditionally safe seats.
- Trump’s approval rating stood at 32 per cent.
- Cost-of-living concerns are weighing on voters.

## Summary

Republicans are facing unexpectedly close midterm races in states and districts they have generally considered safe, amid economic frustration and low approval for President Donald Trump. The contests are raising concerns about the party’s prospects just a week before Election Day.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found Trump’s approval at 32 per cent, with 66 per cent disapproving; likely voters favoured Democrats on the congressional ballot by 53 to 44 per cent, and 73 per cent said the cost of living was heading in the wrong direction. In Mississippi, Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith led Democrat Scott Colom by three points in one poll, while a Kansas polling average put Democrat Adam Hamilton slightly ahead of Republican Senator Roger Marshall. The article also describes well-funded Democratic challengers contesting Republican House seats in Colorado and Minnesota.

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