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Poll finds few voters swayed by possible changes in Iran war, gas prices

Most voters say they would not be more likely to support Republicans even if President Donald Trump ended the Iran war, cut gasoline prices by $1 or added 100,000 jobs. Democratic and undecided voters appear especially unmoved, a new survey finds.

Poll finds few voters swayed by possible changes in Iran war, gas prices
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, a new national poll suggests Republicans may have limited room to improve their standing through last-minute policy or economic announcements. Majorities of voters surveyed said they would not be more likely to vote Republican if President Donald Trump ended the war with Iran, reduced gas prices by $1 or created 100,000 jobs. The findings were particularly pronounced among Democratic and undecided voters, whose responses changed little across the scenarios, according to the survey. Even Republican voters have expressed doubt in recent polling that Trump can make a late move that significantly alters the campaign’s direction. The results point to a difficult political landscape for Republicans, with voters’ views of Trump’s actions and the economy appearing resistant to the hypothetical improvements tested in the poll. But stated reactions to possible events are not a prediction of how people will vote, and the survey does not establish whether any of the proposed changes will occur. The poll was conducted as part of a recurring project with PF Global, an independent polling firm headquartered in London. The published findings characterize the responses as majorities but do not provide specific percentages in the details available here.

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