Fox News poll shows voters focused on costs and economy
Fox News poll shows voters still pessimistic about the economy and costs See how inflation, tariffs, and housing concerns are shaping the 2026 race
A Fox News poll released Wednesday finds that most registered voters continue to view the economy negatively, with many saying they are falling behind financially rather than getting ahead. Costofliving concerns remain widespread, especially for gas, healthcare, groceries, and housing.
The survey also says voters increasingly think tariffs hurt the U.S. economy, and many blame the Trump administration for making conditions worse. Democrats hold a narrow lead on the generic congressional ballot, and the poll shows they are trusted more on inflation and several other issues.
The results were based on interviews with 1,211 registered voters conducted September 1114, 2026. The margin of sampling error for the full sample is plus or minus 3 percentage points.