Polling
Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: Voting begins at 7 a.m. across 234 constituencies
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Voting has begun at 7 a.m. across 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Over 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in the high-stakes polls. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said the state is fully prepared for the democratic exercise.
A new POLITICO survey highlights deep divisions between Democrats and Republicans over what threatens U.S. election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterms. More than a third of Americans believe the contests could be stolen, though the two parties disagree sharply on the main risks. The poll, conducted in mid-April, underscores ongoing distrust in the voting system.
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A new POLITICO poll conducted with Public First finds that about half of Americans describe President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement approach as “too aggressive,” a level broadly similar to earlier polling referenced by the outlet. The findings underscore the political risks for Republicans as immigration crackdowns spark backlash in some communities and demands for escalation from parts of the right.
President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating slightly rebounded to 54.9 percent last week, according to a survey. The poll comes as the nation marks one year since former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid, with Lee's democracy-focused messages credited for the boost. However, the upward trend weakened toward the week's end.
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A new Politico poll conducted with research firm Public First finds that many Americans, including a notable share of Donald Trump’s 2024 voters, are holding the president responsible for the nation’s affordability crisis. Nearly half of respondents describe the cost of living as the worst they can remember, with groceries, housing and health care emerging as the top pain points — a warning sign for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.