Poll finds Americans less likely to back pro-war candidates by 3-1 margin

What happened: A YouGov poll completed before the 2026 midterms found Americans were far less likely to back candidates who supported the US-Israel war on Iran. Key numbers: 44 percent said they were less likely to support pro-war candidates, 13 percent more likely. Why it matters: The poll, conducted for Eurasia Group, indicated Americans want Congress to play a bigger role in checking presidential war powers, Guyer said. Analysts expect US support for Israel to become a dividing line in future elections.

A YouGov poll completed before the 2026 midterms found Americans were far less likely to back candidates who supported the US-Israel war on Iran.

The poll, conducted for Eurasia Group, indicated Americans want Congress to play a bigger role in checking presidential war powers, Guyer said. Analysts expect US support for Israel to become a dividing line in future elections.