Support for President Donald Trump, characterized by a solid base of white, non-college-educated, and rural voters, was once again highlighted in exit polls. On November 3, NBC News analyzed the support base of Trump based on exit poll data collected at 6:31 PM local time.
Among those who participated in the exit polls, 20% were from urban areas, 45% from suburban areas, and 36% from small towns or rural regions. In urban areas, support for the Democratic Party was 70%, while Republican support was 27%. In suburban areas, the Democratic support was 57% compared to 41% for Republicans, but in small towns or rural areas, the numbers flipped to 39% for Democrats and 58% for Republicans.
When asked about education levels, 61% of college graduates supported the Democratic Party, while 36% supported the Republican Party. Among voters without a college degree, 45% supported Democrats and 51% supported Republicans. The data showed that among white college graduates, 58% supported Democrats and 40% supported Republicans, while white voters without a college degree showed 36% support for Democrats and 61% for Republicans. Voters of color, regardless of education level, showed higher support for Democrats.
In this election, many voters expressed that the U.S. military's involvement in the Iran war was a 'misjudgment.' According to the Associated Press, six out of ten voters opposed the military's actions in Iran. About one-third of voters indicated that the Iran war was a significant factor in their voting decisions. The cost of the Iran war has been estimated at $47.1 billion. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's approach to immigration enforcement under Trump's second administration saw 5% of Democratic supporters in favor, while 81% of Republican supporters backed it, NBC reported.
CBS News compared the midterm approval ratings of past presidents. In 2006, President George W. Bush had a 43% approval rating; in 2010, President Barack Obama had 44%; in 2018, President Trump had 45%; and in 2022, President Joe Biden had 44%. However, during the midterm elections of Trump's second term, the approval rating was only 38%. When asked about the economic situation compared to two years ago, 44% of respondents said it had worsened, 38% said it remained the same, and 18% said it had improved. CBS noted that while the cost of living is a significant concern for voters across the board, it is particularly pressing for Democratic supporters.
The midterm elections began on November 3, with voting ending in parts of Indiana and Kentucky at 6 PM local time. Voting concluded at 7 PM in Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia, with Alaska being the last state to close polls due to time zone differences.
President Trump is expected to watch the election results from the East Wing of the White House that evening, according to the New York Times. Based on his social media platform Truth Social, it is anticipated that he will be watching Fox News.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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