This week, 36% of registered voters rate the U.S. economy as Poor, down 6 points from 2 weeks ago and 7 points from a month ago. Meanwhile, 27% rank it as Good or Excellent, down 1 point from both 2 weeks and a month ago.

The Clock Is Ticking

As noticed in a related article on personal finances, the start of an upward trend on voter confidence in the economy will help the GOP in the midterms. However, it usually takes about 6 months of good economic news to affect voter confidence, as they wait for the other shoe to drop. That means time is running out with the elections in November.

The data reveals predictable partisan divides, however, Democrats are noticibly less pessimistic than they were two weeks ago. This week, 50% say that the economy is Poor, down 16 points.

Growth or Decline? Where the Economy is Heading

When looking toward the future, the public remains cautious but more hopeful than in recent weeks. Althought a majority (52%) say the economy is getting worse, that is down 2 points from 2 weeks ago and 7 points from a month ago. Meanwhile, 24% say it is getting better, down 2 points from 2 weeks ago but up 2 from a month ago.

For a history of how voters have felt, see the trends on the economy. See also the views on Personal Finances.

The Recession Question

Americans remain split on whether the country is in a recession; 36% say we are in a recession, 36% disagree, and 29% are not sure.

This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, June 22-23, 2026. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.