3 takeaways from the midterm exit polls

In 2026, 82% of white born-again or Evangelical Christians supported Republicans, a figure that did not budge from 2024 exit polling, when Trump carried the same percentage among the demographic.

However, white born-again or Evangelicals made up a much smaller share of the electorate (17%) than in 2024 (23%). ..

Support for Republican candidates among other Christians in 2026 was 60%. Protestants and other Christians made up 38% of the electorate in 2026, compared to 43% in 2024.

While a solid majority of Catholics (59%) supported Trump in 2024, Catholics were nearly evenly split between Democrats and Republicans in 2026. Fifty percent backed Democrats this year, while 49% supported Republicans. Catholics made up 20% of the electorate this year, compared to 21% two years ago…

The “nones” overwhelmingly backed Democrats in both elections but moved further left this year. Seventy-eight percent supported Democrats, up from 71% in 2024.

Ryan Foley, The Christian Post

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