Voter Priorities Emerge Ahead of Midterm Elections, NBC News Poll Shows

Why it matters locally: The insights from this national poll are highly relevant to Illinois, a key swing state, as voter sentiment regarding national political figures and party perceptions will directly influence local and state races during the upcoming midterm elections.

Steve Kornacki, NBC News chief data analyst, discussed findings from a recent NBC News poll on "Meet the Press." The poll explored voter attitudes toward the Democratic and Republican parties in advance of the midterm elections. According to the survey, 43% of registered voters indicated they want their vote in the midterms to "signal opposition to Donald Trump." This figure represents a notable segment of the electorate expressing a specific motivation for their ballot choices. The poll also gathered data on voters' overall perceptions of both political parties. These findings offer insight into the broader political landscape as the country approaches the midterm election cycle.