The survey found 55% of likely voters disapprove of Trump’s performance and 42% approve. The figures are nearly unchanged from an April 2025 poll, when 55% disapproved and 43% approved. The latest results point to a persistent divide between Trump’s Republican supporters and voters who are more critical of his presidency, particularly independents.

The poll was conducted by telephone Oct. 7-15 by the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs. It surveyed 1,000 likely general-election voters and has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.

Trump appeared at a rally at Dalton Municipal Airport on Friday, where Republican support for him was on display. He was scheduled to hold another rally in Macon on Saturday. The poll suggests that his ability to mobilize supporters coexists with broad disapproval among other voters, a contrast that could shape Georgia’s competitive statewide races.

Kemp’s ratings were stronger: 70% of likely voters approved of his performance as governor, compared with 26% who disapproved. His approval stood at 60% in the pollster’s April 2025 survey. Among independents, 66% approved of Kemp, compared with 31% who approved of Trump.

The results give Georgia Republicans a mixed political picture: Trump remains firmly backed by his party’s voters, but his statewide standing is weaker than Kemp’s. That gap may matter as candidates weigh how closely to align themselves with the president while seeking support beyond the Republican base.