中期选举选民披露驱使他们投票的因素——但他们的反对对象或许更重要

Midterm voters reveal what’s driving them to the polls — but what they’re voting against may matter more

From immigration and ICE to cost of living and the Constitution, Americans cite opposition as their top motivator

By Hannah Brennan | Fox News
Published November 1, 2026 5:00am EST

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Americans from across the country shared their midterm voting decisions with Fox News Digital, driven by everything from President Donald Trump to abortion, immigration enforcement and gun rights. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital)

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With just two days until Americans head to the polls, voters from across the country revealed that their midterm decisions may be driven more by frustration with what they oppose than by support for what they believe in.

“The Democrats down the line because Trump is an idiot,” one voter from Colorado said when asked by Fox News Digital how he plans to vote.

“I’m a Democratic voter,” Lucy from Washington, D.C., said. “I am sick of the administration. I have been very upset about what’s happening to this city and this area and this country — all the lies.”

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An election official sorts ballots during early voting on Oct. 28, 2025, in Portland, Maine.(Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

Despite President Donald Trump not appearing on the midterm ballot, most Democrat voters whom Fox News Digital spoke with cited his administration as their driving factor to vote for Democrats for this year’s congressional slate.

“Democrats,” Mark from Utah said about who he is voting for. “Because of corruption, cost of living, democracy. It doesn’t seem like this administration cares about the Constitution. The president’s enriching himself and the rest of the country is getting more poor.”

Control of Congress is at stake in the midterms, with Democrats seeking to gain enough seats to challenge Trump’s legislative agenda during the remainder of his presidency.

One Democrat voter even acknowledged his agreement with some Republican policies, but noted his opposition to Trump outweighs his right-leaning stances.

“I generally vote Democrat,” Jeremy from New York said.

He continued, “It’s funny because I agree with a lot of the Republican stances. I just feel like when you get behind someone who’s unfortunately in charge, like the man that is, then this is something I can’t really support.”

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President Donald Trump speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Guardian Centers on Oct. 24, 2026, in Perry, Georgia.(Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Another voter said he voted for Trump and Republicans in previous elections, but has decided to vote Democrat in the upcoming election because he claims there was a lack of follow-through by the Trump administration.

“After six years of Make America Great Again, we’re not great again,” one voter from Virginia said. “So I’m switching.”

Opposition wasn’t limited to Democrat voters. The few voters who told Fox News Digital they planned to vote Republican also expressed concerns about the opposing party as major factors in their midterm decisions.

“I’m voting Republican,” Yago said. “The reason why is because I do not want to see socialism in this country. Socialism did nothing but destroy everything.”

“First off, just social policies,” John from Illinois said about what’s motivating him to vote red. “I think that over the past couple of years, we’ve seen what the Democrats promote, as far as social policies go, and family policy, gender policy, all that stuff. I think particularly abortion, too.”

Other voters pointed to specific issues driving their decisions, including immigration enforcement, foreign policy, gun rights and the economy.

“My main concern is probably just everything that’s happening with ICE and DHS,” Emily from Texas, who plans to vote Democrat, said.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walk a detainee out of the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura, Calif., on July 27, 2026.(Blake Fagan/AFP via Getty Images)

Another voter who pledged to support Republicans said his decision “comes down to gun control.”

“The Second Amendment protects your First Amendment,” Nelson from Washington, D.C., said.

“When it comes to foreign policy with helping out Israel and not giving any help to Palestine,” Kamil from Washington said, “That’s what’s driving me to vote for the Democrats instead.”

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For some Americans, the midterm elections are shaping up to be less about enthusiasm for either political party and more about opposition to the direction they believe the country is heading.

Hannah is a Production Assistant for the Politics team at Fox News Digital.